Crispy Air Fryer Ziti Fritters
These crispy air fryer ziti fritters hide a gooey mozzarella center inside a savory pasta-and-Parmesan crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 59 minutes
- Yield: 12 fritters
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup warm marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil ziti until very tender. Drain well, cool slightly, and roughly chop.
- Make mixture: Combine pasta, ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and mozzarella. Chill 20 minutes.
- Shape: Form 12 compact patties. Mix panko with remaining Parmesan and press onto every side.
- Air fry: Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Spray fritters and basket lightly. Cook in batches 10 to 14 minutes, turning once, until crisp.
- Serve: Rest 3 minutes and serve with warm marinara.
Notes
Do not crowd the basket. Refrigerate cooked fritters promptly and reheat in the air fryer. Contains wheat, egg, and milk. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.