AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI BAKE, side dish or main course for dinner, a very simple and quick idea to make in a few minutes with speck and mozzarella.
I had some zucchini to use up and little time to prepare dinner, so I thought: why not cook them in the air fryer? A very easy summer side dish was born: zucchini bake crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with slices of speck, mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
I sliced the zucchini thinly, arranged them in an air fryer baking dish, alternating with slices of speck and mozzarella, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of breadcrumbs, and off to cook. The result? A zucchini bake crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, ready in less than 15 minutes.
It’s a dish you can serve as a tasty side, but it’s also perfect as a light second course or main dish. It’s perfect for summer, for those looking for zucchini ideas different from the usual, or quick recipes with zucchini and mozzarella with few ingredients.
If you have zucchini in the fridge, a mozzarella to use, and some sliced speck, try it yourself: it’s one of those smart dishes that solve dinner in no time.
Join me in the kitchen today for the air fryer zucchini bake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 9 oz mozzarella
- 3.5 oz speck
- breadcrumbs
Steps
Wash and slice the zucchini with a mandoline or knife, quite thinly.
Oil a baking dish and make a first layer of zucchini slices, add mozzarella and speck slices.
Continue until all ingredients are used, add oil and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
Cook in the air fryer at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Bon appétit
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How long to cook zucchini in the air fryer?
It takes 12-15 minutes at 350°F. If you want a more golden surface, you can increase to 400°F in the last 2 minutes.
Can I use cooked ham instead of speck?
Sure! You can replace speck with cooked ham, raw ham, or even bacon.
What type of mozzarella is best to use?
Mozzarella for pizza or well-drained fiordilatte. Avoid overly watery mozzarella to prevent the zucchini from becoming too wet.
Can air fryer zucchini bake be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble everything in advance and cook it at the last moment. Or heat it in the air fryer before serving.
Is it suitable for a diet?
With few added fats and moderate amounts of mozzarella and speck, it can also fit into a balanced diet. If you eliminate the breadcrumbs, it’s suitable for ketogenic diets.
