Description
Crispy Garlic Zucchini Balls with Parmesan, herbs, and garlic. Perfect as a healthy appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- Mix until fully incorporated
- Shape mixture into small balls
- Place on baking sheet or air fryer basket
- Spray lightly with cooking spray
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or air fry 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown
- Cool slightly and serve
Notes
- Remove as much moisture as possible from zucchini
- Do not overcrowd cooking surface
- Serve with marinara or yogurt sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45