Without the artificial ingredients present in store-bought bars, I wanted to produce oatmeal bars that could be eaten on-the-go. This recipe makes chewy oatmeal bars as a base, but you may adapt it to your personal preferences by using dried fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for additional flavor and texture. These oat-packed snacks are ideal for a quick breakfast, snack, or addition to a lunchbox.
| Prep Time: | 30 mins |
| Cook Time: | 30 mins |
| Additional Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Servings: | 7 |
| Yield: | 7 fritters |
Ingredients
- 2 medium green zucchini
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium shallot, grated
- 1 medium fresh jalapeño pepper, grated
- ½ cup fine bread crumbs, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Instructions
- Grate zucchini using the large teeth of a grater. Toss zucchini and salt together in a large colander and place into the sink to drain for 10 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini to the middle of a piece of cheesecloth; wrap cheesecloth around zucchini and squeeze to drain as much moisture as possible.
- Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in zucchini, shallot, and jalapeño until combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 cup bread crumbs into a shallow plate or pie dish.
- Divide fritter batter into seven equal portions. With oiled hands, gently roll each portion into a ball; the batter will be very wet. Gently roll each ball in bread crumbs to cover all sides, then tap gently so excess bread crumbs fall off.
- Air fry fritters in two batches until browned, about 15 minutes per batch.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 109 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 307 mg |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Excellent recipe! I like spicy, so I didn’t seed the jalapeno, and I love how they turned out. When dividing the mixture up into 7 patties, I found a 1/4 cup measuring cup worked just right. Time in the air fryer was perfect. Thanks for the recipe!