Pumpkin pancakes in air fryer

Air fryer pumpkin fritters are a typical autumn product, a light but delicious second course.

Let's prepare pumpkin pancakes cooked in the air fryer, for a second course with an autumnal flavour. The result is very light, because in this appliance there is no need for additional oil for frying . The main ingredient is pumpkin, which is also one of the products par excellence of the autumn season; just work and puree the pulp of this vegetable and mix it with other common ingredients. The result is a tasty product, excellent as an appetizer or as a light second course; and if you feel like pancakes in the evening, they are also excellent for dinner!

Preparing the recipe for pumpkin pancakes in the air fryer

1. The first thing to do is clean the pumpkin; cut it in two and remove the seeds and filaments inside.
2. Then, remove the peel and cut the pulp into slices, then divide them into cubes .
3. Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan, add a clove of garlic and the pulp cubes.
4. Fry for a few minutes, just long enough to soften the pumpkin. Once finished, turn off and let them cool.
5. Place the cubes in a bowl and, using a fork, crush them to puree them.
6. At this point, add the potato starch, the grated cheese and the egg.
7. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon or a hand whisk; when the mixture begins to be homogeneous, season with salt and pepper, according to the quantities needed.
8. Next, take a sheet of baking paper and use it to line the inside of the air fryer basket .
9. With the help of two spoons, take a little dough at a time and give your pancakes a more or less round shape.
10. Gradually place them in the basket.
11. When all the pancakes are completed, you can proceed with cooking. Cook at 190°C for 10-15 minutes , remembering to turn them halfway through cooking to cook the other side.
12. Once they are golden brown, turn off and let cool before serving.

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