Description
These Air Fryer Zucchini Tots are packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients like shredded zucchini and cheddar cheese. They’re perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy 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 towel or paper towel until fully dried.
- In a large bowl, mix the dried zucchini with panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop and mold the mixture into tater tot shapes, ensuring they hold together.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the zucchini tots inside, ensuring not to layer them. Lightly spray the tots with more avocado oil.
- Cook in the air fryer at 375ºF for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook in batches if necessary.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to prevent sogginess in the tots.
Feel free to try different cheeses for added flavor.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 tots)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg