Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters
My sons said these tasted like pizza but better! I air fried these to help keep them light and healthy. The basil and thyme mixed with oregano and Italian cheeses really made the flavors pop.
Ingredients:
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
½ cup fresh basil
8 sprigs thyme leaves
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Italian cheese
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional: pizza sauce to top
Directions:
- Grate or chop squash and zucchini. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 30 minutes. (The salt helps draw out the water).
- Use paper towels or hand towels to press down and extract water or wring out to remove as much excess water as possible.
- Chop basil and thyme leaves. Add to a large bowl.
- Add zucchini, basil, thyme, oregano, grated and shredded cheese, and egg to bowl. Mix gently. Add flour and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and incorporate the flour.
- Use a large cookie scooper or spoon to form 6-8 large balls. Flatten slightly to make patties/cakes.
- Spray the basket of an air-fryer with non-stick spray.
- Air fry at 370 for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Top with a dollop of pizza sauce.
- Enjoy!