Air-Fryer Zucchini Chocolate Chip Blondie Bites

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 12 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 298 cal
• 4g protein
• 38g carbs
• 15g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• as needed cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over the sink until most liquid is removed.
2. 2Melt the butter and let it cool slightly, then whisk it with the brown sugar in a bowl until glossy.
3. 3Beat in the egg and vanilla until the mixture looks smooth and slightly thickened.
4. 4Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, then fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
5. 5Fold in the squeezed zucchini and most of the mini chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for the tops.
6. 6Lightly mist silicone muffin cups or an air-fryer-safe mini muffin pan with cooking spray and portion the thick batter evenly, two-thirds full.
7. 7Press the remaining chocolate chips onto the tops of each bite.
8. 8Air-fry at 320°F for 10–13 minutes, checking at the 10-minute mark, until the tops are set, golden at the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
9. 9Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer the bites to a rack so the bottoms stay crisp rather than steamy.
10. 10Serve warm or at room temperature; leftovers keep in an airtight container up to two days.