The zucchini skewers with speck and cheese au gratin are rolls of zucchini that are crunchy on the outside and irresistibly melty on the inside.
The perfect dinner that everyone loves and how easy and quick they are to prepare!
You prepare them while chatting with friends, serving them crunchy and melty. Success is guaranteed. Everyone gets their own, and they are easy to serve.
Cooked in an air fryer, they are not oily and remain light and easily digestible.
They are versatile and customizable with what you have in the fridge, ideal even for a last-minute appetizer or a light dinner.
Crunchy and light thanks to air fryer cooking and excellent for those following a balanced diet if consumed in moderation.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Preparing Zucchini Skewers
- 2 zucchini
- 5.3 oz speck
- 5.3 oz scamorza cheese
- 2 eggs
- as needed breadcrumbs
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed fine salt
Tools
- 1 Mandoline slicer
- Skewers
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Oil sprayer
- Parchment paper
- Paper towels
- 1 Cutting board
- 2 Bowls
Steps for Preparing Zucchini Skewers
To prepare the delicious zucchini skewers WATCH THE VIDEO RECIPE. Start by washing the zucchini under running water.
Pat them dry with paper towels and slice them with a mandoline, into slices about 2-3 mm thick lengthwise.
Lay each slice on a cutting board and fill each with speck and a slice divided in two of scamorza cheese. Roll them up to form a roll and skewer three onto a skewer.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt using a fork. Dip the skewers first in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. For extra crunchiness, you can repeat the breading.
Place the skewers in the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper or on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Using an oil sprayer, season them with extra virgin olive oil and cook in the air fryer at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, or in a static oven at 392°F for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
And the zucchini skewers are ready to be enjoyed!
Enjoy your meal from Barbara!
Advice and Storage
For a Crispier Breading
➤ Use rustic breadcrumbs (like panko or homemade) or do a double coating: egg → breadcrumbs → egg → breadcrumbs.
Light Version:
➤ Use light scamorza or light hard cheese slices.
➤ Replace speck with lean cooked ham or bresaola.
They keep in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for two days
Freeze them before cooking, separated on a tray, then transfer to freezer bags. Lasts up to 2 months
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What is the lighter alternative to speck?
Lean cooked ham or bresaola.
What cooking method is recommended to make them lighter?
Air fryer, because it requires very little oil and maintains the crunchiness.
