Easy Air Fryer Fritters

Step 1: Prepare the Courgette

1. Grate the Courgettes:

   • Take 3 courgettes and use a box grater or food processor to grate them into a bowl.

2. Add Salt:

   • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the grated courgette.
   • Mix well using your hands or a spoon.
   • Let it sit for 1 hour. This helps draw out moisture.

3. Drain the Liquid:

   • After an hour, pour the courgette into a colander (or sieve) to drain.

4. Squeeze Out Extra Liquid:

   • Place the drained courgette in a clean tea towel.
   • Twist the towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
   • Transfer the dried courgette back to a clean bowl.

Step 2: Mix the Fritter Ingredients

1. Add Feta and Vegetables:

   • Crumble 75g of feta cheese into the bowl.
   • Add 4 finely sliced spring onions, 15g chopped parsley, and 10g chopped dill.

2. Combine:

   • Mix everything together until well combined.

3. Add Flour, Egg, and Breadcrumbs:

   • Sprinkle in 25g of plain flour.
   • Pour in 1 beaten egg and stir.
   • Finally, add 50g of breadcrumbs and mix until everything is combined.

4. Shape the Fritters:

   • Use your hands to form the mixture into about 8 fritters (like small patties).
   • Place them on a plate.

5. Brush with Oil:

   • Lightly brush both sides of each fritter with vegetable or sunflower oil.

Step 3: Cook the Fritters

1. Preheat the Air Fryer:

   • Turn on the air fryer and set it to 180°C. Let it warm up for a few minutes.

2. Cook the Fritters:

   • Place the fritters in the air fryer basket in a single layer (don’t stack them).
   • Cook for 12 minutes.
   • After 12 minutes, use tongs to flip each fritter over.
   • Cook for an additional 5-8 minutes until they are golden and firm.

3. Check Them:

   • Make sure they look golden brown and are cooked through.

Step 4: Serve

1. Let Them Cool:

   • Allow the fritters to cool for a minute on a plate after cooking.

2. Garnish:

   • Serve with yogurt drizzled with a bit of olive oil on top.
   • Optionally, sprinkle some black pepper for extra flavor.

3. Enjoy:

   • Enjoy your fritters warm! They’re great on their own, with a salad for lunch, or alongside poached eggs for brunch.

Storage

• Leftovers: Store any leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to keep them crispy.

Helpful Tips

• Grating: If you find grating by hand tiring, a food processor can save time!
• Cooking in Batches: If your air fryer is small, cook the fritters in two batches to avoid overcrowding.