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    Pinch Me Good! » Healthy Snacks and Appetizers » Zucchini Patties with sweet potato – Air Fryer Recipe

    Zucchini Patties with sweet potato – Air Fryer Recipe

    July 21, 2022 by Amy Estes 4 Comments

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    Zucchini patties are a crispy, light snack or side dish you can make in minutes that everyone will LOVE! Made with Zucchini, sweet potato and almond flour and air fried until crispy and delicious. Gluten free, low carb and Vegetarian.

    Veggies patties with zucchini and sweet potato stacked on top of one another with Greek yogurt on top sprinkle with fresh chopped dill.

    These Zucchini Patties are packed with crazy good flavor and they get super crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This zucchini recipe is gluten free and low carb but still so good!

    My family is obsessed with these air fryer zucchini fries, so I knew I had to come up with another recipe to use up all of our zucchini and these air fryer zucchini patties are the real deal. Nobody will ever notice that they are not fried in oil.

    Ingredients in homemade zucchini patties

    • Zucchini – you will need about 2 cup shredded zucchini
    • Sweet Potato – about 1 cup shredded
    • Egg
    • Shredded parmesan cheese
    • Almond flour – you could also use all purpose gluten free flour or regular flour.
    • Garlic powder + Italian seasoning
    • Salt
    • Baking powder – I used gluten free
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    How To Make Zucchini Patties

    1. Prepare the zucchini – you will need to shred the zucchini using a box grater or you can chop it into chunks and pulse it a few times in a food processor. You then want to place the shredded zucchini into a strainer over a bowl and add the salt. Let it sit for a few minutes. This will remove the excess water from the zucchini. Then place it into a clean towel and ring out the rest of the moisture from the zucchini.
    2. Make the mixture and form the zucchini patties – Add the shredded zucchini, shredded sweet potato, egg, almond flour, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, baking powder and olive oil to a medium bowl and mix it all together. Then use a 1/3 cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop to portion out the mixture into about 5 even size patties.
    3. Cook the patties – preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F and spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the patties into the basket in an even layer. Make sure not to over crowd the basket. I was able to fit 4 at a time in my air fryer. Spray the patties with olive oil spray and cook them at 380 degrees F for 10-11 minutes.
    4. Serve – Once the zucchini patties are done cooking, remove them from the air fryer and serve hot topped with plain Greek yogurt and dill or chives.
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    Recipe Substitutions

    • To make this recipe vegan, you can use flax egg in place of the egg in this recipe. Use vegan parmesan cheese in place of the cheese.
    • You can use red or white potato in place of the sweet potato.
    • If you don’t have enough zucchini then shredded yellow squash will also work.
    • Add in some corn for even more flavor. You can add about 1/4 cup to the mixture before you form and cook the zucchini patties.
    • To keep this recipe nut free, you can use gluten free all purpose flour or regular all purpose flour in place of the almond flour.

    Ways to serve air-fried zucchini patties

    Here are a few ways to serve these zucchini fritters.

    • As an appetizer or snack with hummus or tzatziki sauce.
    • Deviled eggs would go great with these zucchini patties as a light healthy meal.
    • Pair them with these amazing bbq crockpot meatballs.
    • Enjoy them as a side dish with chicken sausage and veggies.
    4 vegetable cakes on a plate with sour cream and herbs on top of one of the veggie cakes.

    Recipe Tips

    • Shred the zucchini and sweet potato well without any large chunks or the mixture will be tough to form.
    • Make sure to squeeze all of the excess water out of the zucchini. If the mixture is still too wet then add more flour about 1 tablespoon at a time.
    • Spray the zucchini patties with olive oil spray before cooking so they get super crispy.

    FAQ

    Can I bake these zucchini patties?

    To bake these zucchini cakes, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the patties and place them in an even layer about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Spray the patties with olive oil spray and bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Note: they may take longer to cook since oven times and temps may vary.

    How do I form a perfect patty?

    Use an ice cream scoop (1/3 cup size) or 1/3 cup measuring cup to portion the mixture out. Then place each portion between your hands and form them into round patties that are about a 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches wide each. I found this to be the perfect size.

    Can I freeze these zucchini patties?

    These are best if eaten right away. I do not recommend freezing them since they will get mushy and lose some of their flavor.

    How do I store these zucchini fritters?

    Once you have cooked them, let them cool then transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can reheat them right in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 1-2 minutes.

    More zucchini recipes to try!

    • Healthy Zucchini Muffins
    • Gluten Free Zucchini Banana Bread
    • Healthy Zucchini Pizza Boats
    • Incredible Air Fryer Zucchini
    • Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
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    Zucchini Patties – Air Fryer Recipe


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 5 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Zucchini Patties are a crispy, light snack or side dish you can make in minutes that everyone will LOVE! Made with Zucchini, sweet potato and almond flour and air fried until crispy and golden. Gluten free, low carb and vegetarian.

     


    Ingredients

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    • 2 medium zucchini shredded – about 2 cups shredded
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 medium sweet potato – about 1 cup shredded
    • 1 large egg – lightly beaten
    • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
    • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • Olive oil spray

    Instructions

    1. Prep the zucchini – shred the zucchini using a box grater then place it into a strainer over a bowl.  Mix in the salt and let it sit for a few minutes.  Then transfer the zucchini to a clean kitchen towel and ring out the extra moisture.  
    2. Form the patties – add the zucchini, sweet potato, egg, almond flour, parmesan cheese, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and baking powder to a medium bowl and mix well to combine into a chunky, slightly wet batter. If the batter it too wet then add a little bit more flour. Use a 1/3 cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup to portion and form the patties into about 5 even size patties. 
    3. Cook – preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F and spray the basket with olive oil spray.  Place the formed patties into the air fryer basket in a single layer at least 2 inches apart. Spray the patties with olive oil spray and cook them at 380 degrees F for 10-11 minutes until golden and crispy. 
    4. Serve – once they are done, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately topped with plain Greek yogurt and fresh herbs like dill or chives. 

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    Notes

    • Make sure you squeeze as much moisture out of the zucchini as you can. 
    • If the mixture looks too wet then add more flour about 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. 
    • Form the patties into even sizes that are about 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches wide each. 
    • You can store these zucchini patties after they have been cooked and cooled, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.  
    • Reheat in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 1-2 minutes. 
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Keywords: zucchini patties, air fryer Zucchini patties, zucchini cakes, zucchini fritters, zucchini patty recipe

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    1. Valerie

      July 23, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      I made these, with some changes for a dairy allergy, and they are FANTASTIC!!!!

      In the future, these and zucchini brownies will be my go-to recipes for using up zucchini. Thanks for the recipe! Yum!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Amy

        July 25, 2022 at 11:23 am

        Hi Valerie! I am so glad you liked them. I am adding zucchini brownies to my list. I will try to make them dairy free! Stay tuned.

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    2. Carolyn

      July 23, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      I made these patties today and they are delicious! So easy to make and perfect in the air fryer to go with a summer meal! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Amy

        July 25, 2022 at 11:21 am

        Hi Carolyn, I am so glad you liked them!

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