Air Fryer Pumpkin Fritters

Air Fryer Pumpkin Fritters

These pumpkin fritters are soft, sweet, and golden with no oil, no salt, and no mess. You don’t even need to pre-cook the pumpkin — it turns tender right in the air fryer. Just mix, shape, and air fry for an easy, wholesome snack that feels warm and comforting.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients Instructions Video Notes Nutrition

Ingredients

▢ 300 g pumpkin (about 2 cups, peeled and cut into 1–2 cm cubes)
▢ 2 eggs
▢ 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
▢ 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep the pumpkin: Peel, deseed, and cut pumpkin into 1–2 cm cubes.
Make the batter: In a bowl, combine pumpkin, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, and 1 tsp sugar (if using). Mix until everything is evenly coated and sticks together loosely.
Shape the fritters: Line your air fryer basket with baking paper and poke a few small holes for airflow. Spoon 1–2 tbsp of mixture for each fritter, shaping into 6–7 cm wide and 1 cm thick patties.
Air fry: Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes. Flip gently, then air fry another 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and tender inside.
Garnish: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top. Serve warm — optionally with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Notes

Serving idea: Great as a light breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert with a drizzle of honey.
Storage & Reheating: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 3–4 mins.
Texture tip: These fritters are meant to be soft and moist, not crispy.

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