They originated in Palermo a few decades ago, effectively enriching the variety of meats generally chosen for barbecues. They have now become very popular even outside the capital thanks to their taste and simplicity.
The mangia e bevi are true finger foods that are eaten strictly with plenty of lemon and salt and they also remind a bit of ‘stigghiòla’. They are simply made of a thin slice of bacon rolled around a scallion and then grilled.
In this case, having had a sudden craving, I had to cook them in an air fryer simply because I couldn’t set up a barbecue at home, and I must say the result was not bad at all! It took me really little time to assemble them and finally cook them.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Regional Italian
Ingredients
- thin slices of bacon
- whole fresh scallions
- to taste salt
- to taste lemon
Tools
- Air Fryer
Steps
To start, take the whole scallions and remove most of the sprouts, leaving only a few inches
At this point, wrap a slice of bacon from the base of the scallion to the top
In the same way, continue wrapping all the slices around the scallions until all ingredients are used, placing them gradually on a platter
To continue, place all the ‘mangia e bevi’ inside the basket of an air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 320°F and for another 5 minutes at 356°F
To complete, remove the cooked ‘mangia e bevi’ and place them on a cutting board. Cut them into pieces and season with plenty of salt and lemon juice before serving
Tip!
Serve them while still hot, and if you have the chance to cook them on a barbecue, don’t miss the chance.
