Zucchini and potato patties in the air fryer

Name: Zucchini and potato patties in the air fryer
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 300 g zucchini (1 medium zucchini)\r\n250 g potatoes\r\n10 g onion (a small piece)\r\n1 egg\r\n30 g breadcrumbs (about 2 heaping tablespoons)\r\n15 g grated Parmesan\r\nblack pepper, to taste\r\nspray oil

Main Dish

Very Easy

45 min

16 Kcal

A simple, healthy, vegetarian recipe. These zucchini and potato patties cooked in an air fryer win you over with their special texture: a crispy crust and a moist interior that melts in your mouth. These vegetarian patties have a mild flavor and are perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Serve them with a side dish of your choice, and perhaps add a creamy Greek yogurt-based sauce to make them irresistible. Try the recipe now—we’ll explain the method step by step!

Ingredients

300 g zucchini (1 medium zucchini)\r\n250 g potatoes\r\n10 g onion (a small piece)\r\n1 egg\r\n30 g breadcrumbs (about 2 heaping tablespoons)\r\n15 g grated Parmesan\r\nblack pepper, to taste\r\nspray oil

Estimated cost: 0.9€ (0.3€/serving)

Materials

air fryer\r\nknife\r\ngrater\r\npot\r\ncutting board\r\npastry cutter\r\n2 bowls

Preparation

Preparation25 min

Cook time20 min

Peel the potatoes, cut them into chunks, and boil them for about 25 minutes. Pierce them with a fork to check that they are cooked through.
Meanwhile, grate the zucchini with a large-hole grater, place them in a bowl and squeeze them quickly with your hands (you can also squeeze them with a clean dish towel if you prefer drier veggie patties)
When the potatoes are ready, put them in a bowl and mash them well with a fork.
Now add the grated zucchini, egg, finely chopped onion, pepper, and salt, and mix.
Then also add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and mix again until the mixture is smooth.
Form your veggie patties.
Once the patties are formed, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the surface, then press them in so they stick to the patties.
Using a spatula, arrange the zucchini and potato patties in the air fryer basket. Spray them with a little oil and air-fry at 350°F/180°C for 20 minutes.

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Observations

How long do air-fried vegetarian patties keep?\r\nThey keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.\r\n\r\nCan I freeze the veggie patties?\r\nYes, you can freeze them in freezer bags.\r\n\r\nWhat can I add to veggie patties cooked in an air fryer?\r\nFor a more flavorful version, you can add a slice of melty cheese. Make a layer of the zucchini and potato mixture, add the cheese, then finish the patty with another layer of the mixture.\r\n\r\nCan I use parchment paper to cook vegetarian patties in an air fryer?\r\nNo. The patties should be cooked directly in the air fryer basket so that air can pass through the holes.\r\n\r\nDo I need to flip the veggie patties halfway through cooking?\r\nIt depends on how you like them cooked. We wanted a crispy crust and a soft interior, so there was no need to flip them halfway through cooking.\r\n\r\nHow can I remove as much water as possible from the zucchini?\r\nIf you want drier veggie patties, we recommend squeezing the zucchini in a clean dish towel. This will remove the excess liquid.\r\n\r\nHow many veggie patties can I make with these quantities?\r\nIf you follow our recipe, you’ll be able to make 3 fairly large patties. If you use smaller pastry cutters, you can make more.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 16Kcal

Carbo: 1.4g
Total fat: 0.4g
Saturated fat: 0.1g
Proteins: 0.9g
Fibers: 1.5g
Sugar: 1.4g
SmartPoints: 1

Nutritional information for 1 serving (100g)

Gluten free

Cookware

air fryer

burner

Attributes

Keep refrigerated

Zero waste

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Daniele Mainieri

Every day, I dive into the world of food and wine with curiosity, always looking for new flavours, recipes and inspiring discoveries to share. From traditional family dishes to the latest food trends, including pairings that make all the difference. I’ve been working in food & wine communication for over 10 years and I’m currently the Editorial Manager for the Italian edition of Petitchef.

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