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Air Fryer Zucchini Tots

Air Fryer Zucchini Tots

5 from 9 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Zucchini Tots --Mmm, tater tots. The perfect appetizer or snack food that is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. But what if I told you that these were zucchini tarts? That's right! Air Fryer Zucchini Tots!

Ingredients 

  • 2 1/2 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, or panko
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Start by grating the zucchini once it's all grated.
  • Spread the grated zucchini over paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and wait about 20 minutes. The water will be drawn out of the zucchini.
  • After 20 minutes, squeeze the water out of the zucchini. 
  • Place the drained zucchini into a medium-sized mixing bowl, and add the egg, cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, and black pepper. 
  • Mix well.
  • Using your hands, form the zucchini mixture into the shape of a tater tot.
  • Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place them into the preheated air fryer for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. 
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.4mg