Air Fryer Veggie Fritters

Introduction

If you want a snack that’s crunchy, flavorful, and surprisingly light, Air Fryer Veggie Fritters are the answer! These golden, crisp morsels pack plenty of veggies and come together in minutes—all without a drop of deep frying. They’re perfect for family dinners, party platters, or meal prepping healthy lunches.

Why Air Fryer Veggie Fritters Are a Game-Changer

By using the air fryer, you get irresistible crispiness with much less oil than traditional frying. That means fewer calories and less mess, but all the savory satisfaction you crave. These fritters are endlessly customizable: sneak in your favorite vegetables, experiment with spices, or simply use up leftovers from the fridge.

Key Preparation Steps

First, shredding and dicing the vegetables finely ensures they cook evenly and hold together. A quality vegetable chopper can dramatically speed up prep—tools like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper make prepping onions, carrots, or zucchini a breeze. Grated zucchini or carrots can be squeezed in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture; this step helps your fritters get perfectly crisp.

Mix all your prepped vegetables in a large bowl, then add flour, eggs, and flavorful herbs and spices. Give everything a good mix and shape them into patties.

Using Your Air Fryer for Maximum Crunch

To keep cleanup hassle-free and prevent sticking, line your fryer basket with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll or use dedicated Air Fryer Paper Liners. Then, preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt for optimal results. Arrange fritters in a single layer—don’t overcrowd! For even better texture, lightly spritz the patties with oil from an olive oil sprayer before air frying.

Cook at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. You may need to work in batches depending on your fryer’s size.

Serving Suggestions & Storage

Veggie fritters are delightful plain or paired with a cool yogurt dip, spicy salsa, or creamy hummus. Make extra for meal prepping—store them in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to keep them fresh in the fridge. Pop leftover fritters back in the air fryer for a few minutes to refresh the crunch.

They also make a colorful topping for salads or a fun addition to bento boxes, like those packed in a Bentgo Salad Container.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 12 fritters, perfect for sharing. Each fritter (without oil-heavy frying) packs about 65–80 calories, depending on the veggie mix and flour choice. Naturally vegetarian and easily gluten-free with a flour swap, they’re a guilt-free way to sneak in extra veggies.

Air Fryer Veggie Fritters Recap

From quick prep and healthy air frying to customizable flavor and portable snacking, these Air Fryer Veggie Fritters are an easy, family-pleasing favorite.

Instructions

1. Using a vegetable chopper, grate and dice your zucchini, carrot, onion, and spinach. Squeeze grated zucchini and carrot in a kitchen towel to remove moisture.
2. Combine the veggies in a mixing bowl. Add corn, eggs, flour, seasonings, and optional herbs. Stir until you have a thick batter.
3. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Line the basket with a piece of parchment paper or an air fryer paper liner.
4. Shape the mixture into 12 small patties. Arrange in a single layer in the fryer basket. Spray lightly with olive oil.
5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fritters are golden and crisp on both sides. Work in batches if necessary.
6. Serve hot, plain or with your favorite dip. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes