Air Fryer Giant Zucchini Parmesan

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If you have a giant zucchini in your garden and don’t know what to do with it, make this Giant Zucchini Parmesan – it’s so good!

What to Make with Giant Zucchini
Giant zucchinis can sometimes be bitter if raw, so they’re best eaten cooked. They would be excellent in baked goods, like cake, bread, or brownies. You’ll have plenty of zucchini, so double the recipe and freeze half for later or give some to a friend. Oversized zucchinis are perfect for stuffing since they’re so large.

About Time 

  • Prep Time 10  mins
  • Cook Time 45  mins
  • Total Time 55  minsIngredients
    • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
    • 6 tablespoons part-skim shredded mozzarella
    • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley plus more for garnish
    • 1 giant zucchini sliced into 12 1/2” thick slices
    • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs or gluten-free crumbs*
    • olive oil spray
    • 1 cup warmed marinara sauce Jarred is fine, plus 1/2 cup more for servingInstructions
      1. Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley in a medium bowl.
      2. Season both sides of the zucchini with salt and pepper.
      3. On a shallow plate, beat the eggs and 1 teaspoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs on another plate.
      4. Place each zucchini round in the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
      5. Spray a generous amount of olive oil spray on each side and transfer to the air fryer basket in an even layer, in batches as needed.
      6. Preheat the oven to 425F.
      7. Air fry 380F for 12 minutes turning halfway, until crisp, golden, and tender in the center. Set aside. Transfer to a baking sheet.
      8. Spoon each piece with 1 generous tablespoon of sauce, then 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
      9. Bake until the cheese is melted and golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
      10. If you prefer to do this all in the air fryer, you can air fryer in batches at 350F until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

        Amount Per Serving

        Serving: 3 pieces, Calories: 242 kcal, Carbohydrates: 24 g, Protein: 16.5 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 4.5 g, Cholesterol: 113 mg, Sodium: 999 mg, Fiber: 3.5 g, Sugar: 6 g

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