Air-Fried Ranch Zucchini Fritters With Chives

Air-Fried Ranch Zucchini Fritters With Chives

Crispy air-fried fritters with grated zucchini, tangy ranch seasoning, and fresh chives.

Total 45 min Makes 4 servings Calories 215/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

Grated zucchini is salted and drained to remove excess moisture, then mixed with ranch seasoning, chives, and a light breading before air frying until golden and crisp. The air fryer keeps these fritters crunchy on the outside and tender inside with far less oil than pan-frying, making them a good appetizer or side dish for summer meals when zucchini is abundant.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds zucchini, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt, for draining zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing, for serving

Method

  1. Place grated zucchini in a colander, toss with 1 teaspoon salt, and let sit 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.

  3. In a large bowl, combine drained zucchini, ranch seasoning, chives, panko, parmesan, eggs, flour, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

  4. Scoop the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a compact patty about 2 1/2 inches wide.

  5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

  6. Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange fritters in a single layer, leaving space between each.

  7. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, then flip fritters and continue cooking until golden brown and crisp, about 7 more minutes.

  8. Cook the second side until golden and firm to the touch.

  9. Remove fritters from the basket and repeat with any remaining batches.

  10. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.

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    Air-Fried Ranch Zucchini Fritters With Chives

    Grated zucchini is salted and drained to remove excess moisture, then mixed with ranch seasoning, chives, and a light breading before air frying until golden and crisp. The air fryer keeps these fritters crunchy on the outside and tender inside with far less oil than pan-frying, making them a good appetizer or side dish for summer meals when zucchini is abundant.

    45 min 4 servings 215 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds zucchini, grated
    • 1 teaspoon salt, for draining zucchini
    • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
    • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
    • 1/2 cup ranch dressing, for serving

    Method

    1. 1

      Place grated zucchini in a colander, toss with 1 teaspoon salt, and let sit 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

    2. 2

      Transfer zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.

    3. 3

      In a large bowl, combine drained zucchini, ranch seasoning, chives, panko, parmesan, eggs, flour, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

    4. 4

      Scoop the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a compact patty about 2 1/2 inches wide.

    5. 5

      Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

    6. 6

      Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange fritters in a single layer, leaving space between each.

    7. 7

      Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, then flip fritters and continue cooking until golden brown and crisp, about 7 more minutes.

    8. 8

      Cook the second side until golden and firm to the touch.

    9. 9

      Remove fritters from the basket and repeat with any remaining batches.

    10. 10

      Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.