Description
These Air Fryer Zucchini Tots are packed with irresistible flavor and are easy to prepare. With key ingredients like finely shredded zucchini and sharp cheddar cheese, this quick dish is perfect for a tasty snack or healthy side.
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 the moisture from the shredded zucchini by wrapping it in a tea towel or paper towels and twisting until dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Scoop the mixture with a tablespoon, squeeze to hold together, and shape into tater tot forms. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into tots.
- Spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil, and arrange the tots inside without layering. Spray the tops with additional avocado oil.
- Cook the tots at 375ºF for 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve the crispy tots with ranch, ketchup, or any favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well-dried for crispy tots.
Feel free to customize the spices according to your taste preferences.
These tots can be frozen before cooking for a convenient snack later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg