Description
These Air Fryer Pumpkin Fritters are a delightful blend of savory and sweet, offering a crispy texture without the guilt of deep frying. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a cozy snack, they are quick to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin, pureed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, flour, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, egg, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until just blended to avoid tough fritters.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Scoop the fritter mixture into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each fritter.
- Cook the fritters in the air fryer for about 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, check for a golden brown color and adjust cooking time as needed.
- Once cooked, remove the fritters from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin for a richer flavor than canned.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: air-fryer
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: pumpkin fritters, air fryer, fall snacks, healthy snacks, easy recipes