Description
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!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
1/2cuppart skim ricotta
6tablespoonspart-skim shredded mozzarella
1/4cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
2tablespoonsfinely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1giant zucchini, sliced into 12 1/2” thick slices
3/4teaspoonkosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2large eggs
1cupseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs , or gluten-free crumbs*
olive oil spray
1cupwarmed marinara sauce, Jarred is fine, plus 1/2 cup more for serving
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and parsley in a medium bowl.
Season both sides of the zucchini with salt and pepper.
In a shallow plate, beat the eggs and 1 teaspoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs in another plate.
Place each zucchini round in the egg, then the breadcrumbs.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Air fry 380F for 12 minutes turning half way, until crisp, golden and tender in the center. Set aside. Transfer to a baking sheet.
