Description
Air Fryer Zucchini Tots are the perfect blend of flavor and simplicity. Made with fresh zucchini, cheddar cheese, and crispy panko, these tots are a tasty and healthy option for a quick dinner or snack.
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, twisting to release all the liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a tablespoon scoop, form the mixture into tots by squeezing and molding them into shape.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil. Place the tots in the basket, ensuring they are not layered. Spray the tops of the tots with avocado oil.
- Cook the tots at 375ºF for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. You may need to cook in batches depending on the air fryer size.
- Serve the cooked tots with ranch, ketchup, or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure to remove as much moisture from the zucchini as possible for crispier tots.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or seasonings for added flavor.
These tots can be frozen before cooking for a convenient snack later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg