Description
These Air Fryer Zucchini Tots are packed with flavor and made from fresh ingredients like zucchini and cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or as a healthy snack, they’re sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely shredded zucchini, moisture removed
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Remove moisture from the shredded zucchini using a tea towel or paper towel, twisting until fully dry.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Scoop out the mixture with a tablespoon and shape into tater tot form, ensuring it holds together. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place the shaped tots in the basket, ensuring they aren't layered. Lightly spray tops with avocado oil.
- Cook at 375ºF for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. You may need to do this in batches depending on air fryer size.
- Serve with ranch, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure the shredded zucchini is well-drained for the best texture.
You can substitute cheddar with your favorite cheese for a different flavor.
These tots can be made ahead of time and frozen before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tot
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg