If you wonder how to prepare zucchini in your hot air fryer, we have the perfect recipe for you here! Zucchinipuffers are not only a light and healthy snack, but also the perfect side dish or even a full -fledged main course.
Why zucchini buffers in the hot air fryer are simply unbeatable
If you already have a hot air fryer, you know for sure what advantages this kitchen appliance offers. The HLF is the perfect choice for crispy zucchini buffers. Due to the hot air circulation, the buffers become wonderfully golden brown on the outside and stay tender and juicy on the inside - and without a lot of oil. That means fewer calories. Compared to the pan, in which there is often plenty of fat, the hot air fryer is therefore not only healthier, but also much more practical.
Another plus: the preparation time is unbeatable! The preparations last just 10 to 15 minutes, and the buffers are baked until golden brown in 10 to 13 minutes. This makes them ideal for stressful days when it should still be something healthy.
The special thing about this recipe: simple and without waiting!
Many recipes for zucchini buffers require the zucchini to be rasping and then expressing the liquid in a sieve (as for thePizza walls from zucchini). Honestly - who always has the time and desire? With this recipe you save this step completely. The trick: oatmeal! The oatmeal simply absorb the excess liquid of the zucchini while the mass rests for a few minutes. So the dough remains nicely formable and the buffers do not fall apart.
An important note:It is crucial to find the right ratio between oatmeal and zucchini. When "1 Zucchini" is in some recipes, I often wonder how much that should be. I personally prefer to weigh everything to make sure that the consistency becomes perfect. This will avoid the mass too damp or too dry.
Another advantage:You don't need egg. Eggs are used in many buffer recipes to bind the mass. It was particularly important for me personally when my daughter was still small (12 - 18 months old). Since she often got eggs for breakfast in the morning, I preferred to do without it later the day - after all, a bit of balance must be.
As for the oatmeal: I use both rough and fine oatmeal. Both work well, but with the fine I may even like it a little better.
The highlight: feta and grated cheese for that certain something
So that the zucchini buffers not only become healthy, but also really tasty, feta and grated cheese ensure that certain extra. The feta brings a pleasant, salty note, while the grated cheese ensures that everything holds together well and melts nicely. A little dill and salt round off the taste - you don't need more!
Ingredients for about 7 small buffers:
Simply double for larger quantities
100 g of zucchini, finely grated
40 g of tablespoons of oatmeal
50 g feta, crumbled
20 g grated cheese
1 kills
Fresh dill, chopped (to taste)
Salt to taste
preparation:
Prepare zucchini:Finely grate the zucchini and put it in a bowl. No waiting and expressing the liquid necessary - but if desired, of course that's okay!
Mix the mass:Add oatmeal, feta, grated cheese, dill and salt to zucchini. Mix everything well and let the mass rest for about 3-4 minutes so that the oatmeal can absorb the liquid.
Form buffers:Form small buffers from the mixture - not too thick so that they bake evenly.
Bake: Place the buffers in the hot air fryer. Bake at 175 degrees for about 10 minutes. My model has top and bottom heat so that I don't have to turn it. Simply risk a glance from time to time: If the buffers are golden brown, they're done!
Zucchini buffer from the hot air fryer are the perfect mix of healthy and tasty-and without much effort. Thanks to the simple preparation and the few ingredients, they are ideal for stressful days or when visiting spontaneously. Just try the recipe and convince yourself! Bon appetit!
