Air-Fryer Zucchini-Corn Fritters with Soft Eggs & Hot Honey

Serves 4 · 20 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 340 cal
• 16g protein
• 28g carbs
• 18g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 green onions
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• as needed olive oil spray
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp hot honey
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1Trim the zucchini and grate it on the large holes of a box grater into a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze firmly over the sink until most of the liquid is removed; the drier the shreds, the crispier the fritters.
2. 2Transfer the squeezed zucchini to a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh corn kernels, one beaten egg, flour, Parmesan, thinly sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until a thick, cohesive batter forms with no dry flour pockets.
3. 3Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with olive oil. Scoop heaping tablespoons of batter and gently flatten into 8 thin patties about 2½ inches wide.
4. 4Arrange fritters in a single layer without crowding (work in batches if needed). Spray the tops lightly with oil. Air-fry for 8 minutes, flip carefully, spray again, and cook 5–7 minutes more until deep golden and crisp at the edges.
5. 5While the last batch finishes, melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Crack the remaining four eggs into the pan. Cook gently, stirring slowly with a spatula, until just set and still creamy, about 3–4 minutes; season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. 6Warm the hot honey in a small microwave-safe cup for 10–15 seconds so it pours easily.
7. 7Plate two fritters per person, top each serving with a portion of soft-scrambled eggs, and drizzle generously with hot honey.
8. 8Scatter chopped basil over the top and serve immediately while the fritters are still shatter-crisp.