Crispy Garlic Zucchini Balls
Delightfully crispy zucchini balls packed with flavor, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated and moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray (for air frying or baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out moisture.
- Combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Add squeezed zucchini and beaten egg, and mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into small balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Prepare your air fryer with cooking spray or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes or in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce or a yogurt dip. Can be made vegan by using a flaxseed egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
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