Air Fryer Zucchini and Corn Fritters with Lime Cilantro Cream

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini and Corn Fritters with Lime Cilantro Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 10.5 oz zucchini; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/3 cup green onion; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 2.5 oz feta cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 whole lime; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Original golden fritters made with zucchini, corn, and green onion, cooked in the air fryer until crisp outside and tender inside. Served with a fresh lime cilantro cream for brightness and contrast.

20 minPrep

16 minCook

36 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

300 g zucchini (grated grueso and well escurrido)
120 g corn kernels (fresh or descongelados)
40 g green onion (chopped fina)
60 g all-purpose flour (for the mezcla)
1 unit egg (lightly beaten)
70 g feta cheese (desmoronado)
3 g garlic powder (divided)
2 g sweet paprika (for the mezcla)
5 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 ml olive oil (for brush and mezclar)
160 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
1 unit lime (zest fina and 15 ml/1 tbsp of juice)
12 g fresh cilantro (chopped fino)

Nutrition facts

per serving

185 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

15 g

Carbs

10 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

13 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

1
Grate the zucchini, toss it with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then wrap it in a clean towel and squeeze very well to remove as much liquid as possible.
2
In a large bowl, mix the drained zucchini, corn kernels, green onion, all-purpose flour, egg, feta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, sweet paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until you have a thick, even mixture.
3
In a small bowl, make the cream by mixing the Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest, chopped cilantro, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to serve.
4
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F / 190°C for 3 minutes.
5
Shape the mixture into 8 compact fritters, about 3 inches wide. Lightly brush both sides with the remaining olive oil.
6
Arrange the fritters in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook at 375°F / 190°C for 8 minutes.
7
Open the basket, carefully flip each fritter, and continue cooking at 375°F / 190°C for 6 to 8 more minutes, until golden and firm.
8
Serve the fritters hot with the lime cilantro cream spooned over the top or on the side for dipping.

Chef tips

Squeezing the zucchini very well is the key to crisp fritters that hold together. If your corn is wet, pat it dry before mixing.

Substitutions

You can swap the feta for crumbled goat cheese. Cilantro can be replaced with parsley. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend in the same amount.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
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