Are you looking for a simple, quick, and light idea to serve something tasty? Crispy zucchini rolls are the perfect answer! Cooked in the air fryer, they are a healthy and irresistible alternative to fried versions, without losing that crunchy touch that wins you over at the first bite.
The air fryer is becoming a real ally in the kitchen: it allows you to create flavorful dishes with little or no oil, reducing preparation and cleaning times. In just a few minutes, you can make crispy zucchini rolls with a creamy and flavorful filling, ideal as an appetizer, original side dish, or light main course.
Thanks to hot air cooking, the zucchini maintain perfect consistency: golden on the outside and soft on the inside. And with the possibility of personalizing the filling with cheese, ham, ricotta, or even vegan variations, these rolls adapt to every need and taste.
Another advantage? You can prepare them in advance and cook them at the moment, making them perfect for impromptu lunches or last-minute dinners. The final result is surprising: a balanced, fragrant, and visually appealing dish ready in less than half an hour.
If you also love practical but impressive recipes, keep reading: I’ll show you step by step how to make these delicious crispy zucchini rolls in the air fryer… and I assure you they will become a staple in your kitchen!
These are ideas to make the most of your air fryer.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 247.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.69 (g) of which sugars 2.87 (g)
- Proteins 14.40 (g)
- Fat 15.21 (g) of which saturated 7.14 (g)of which unsaturated 4.63 (g)
- Fibers 1.39 (g)
- Sodium 891.40 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Crispy Zucchini Rolls
- 5.3 oz cheese (string cheese)
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 3 zucchini (medium)
- 1.75 oz breadcrumbs
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed salt
Tools
- Air Fryer
Preparation of Crispy Zucchini Rolls
Wash and trim the zucchini, slice them thinly with the micro plane.
Cook the zucchini slices in boiling water for a couple of minutes and drain them on a board.
Cut the string cheese into cubes and set aside.
Place a little cooked ham and a cheese cube on a zucchini slice. Roll it up to form a roll, dip it in breadcrumbs, and place it in a container suitable for cooking in the air fryer.
Continue this way until you have used up all the ingredients.
Drizzle the crispy zucchini rolls with a little extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Set the air fryer to 356°F (180°C) and preheat before cooking the rolls for 20 minutes.
Once ready, remove from the fryer and let them rest for a minute before serving the crispy zucchini rolls.
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