Description
Crispy air fryer zucchini lentil fritters packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- Mix lentils, zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into small patties.
- Brush patties with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper in air fryer basket.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: air fryer zucchini lentil fritters vegetarian snack protein-packed