BONNIE'S ZUCCHINI PARMESAN MY WAY

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We love zucchini, and we eat it all year round. I was looking for a healthier way to cook zucchini that would appeal to the hubby. One day, I thought I would give it a try by cooking it in the Air Fryer, and it was a great success. So what is there not to like? It is relatively low fat with a simple seasoned Parmesan cheese...

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 zucchinis, 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese from the shaker
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Cook's Tip: You will need an Air Fryer and one ziploc bag to mix the spices in. It is better to use the bag because you can "knead' the seasoning into the slices, then into the oil, and it coats them more evenly than if you try to do it in a bowl. Make sure your zucchini is patted dry!
  • 2. Prepare the zucchini. Use two firm, fresh zucchinis, uniform in size and about 6 inches long and two inches in diameter. Wash the zucchini, and trim the ends. Do not peel the zucchini. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • 3. Cut each zucchini into three pieces, like this.
  • 4. Stand the zucchinis on end like this.
  • 5. Slice each piece as in the photo. (as uniform as possible) Make 4 slices from the larger part of the zucchini and 3 slices from the slimmer part of the zucchini. Pat all the pieces dry with paper towels. Again, dry zucchini means the coating will stick to the slices when it is cooking in the air fryer.
  • 6. Here is how they look.
  • 7. Place the seasonings, garlic salt, paprika, coarse ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of shaker Parmesan cheese in a ziplock bag and close it, leaving a little air in it. Now, "knead" the bag and the zucchini gently, until the zucchini is fully coated with the seasoning.
  • 8. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the bag and gently "knead" until all the zucchini is covered with the coating of oil, seasonings and Parmesan Cheese.
  • 9. You are now ready to cook the zucchini in the Air Fryer. Add the zucchini to the basket of the Air Fryer. No need to spray with kitchen spray. Set the temperature to 400 degrees, and set the time to 16 minutes. Check your zucchini at 12 minutes to make sure it doesn't over brown and continue cooking until done to your taste.
  • 10. Your zucchini will turn out perfectly, a little soft in the middle and a little firmer toward the skin. That is the way it should be. You don't want to overcook it. Here is how it looks! Enjoy!

Mylene Callo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have zucchini left over from my garden, and this is a great way to use it up.


Krischelle Hawkins
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but the results are amazing.


Phsyco
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This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served hot or cold.


Tiktok Gang
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this recipe made me a believer! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Shehzada Haseeb
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy zucchini and the melted cheese.


Jenna Vollmer
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of cheese, sauce, and bread crumbs to create different flavor combinations.


Rashid Rehmani
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Abdulla
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.


saira samuel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Elisha Keeling
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some garlic and Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture and it helped a lot.


Rashila Gajjar
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking the zucchini instead of frying it next time.


Elvis Salas
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I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They ate every bite. I was so happy to find a zucchini recipe that they would actually eat.


Fizzy Fiza
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. The zucchini is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cheese is melted and gooey. And the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.


RUSTIM MOOSA
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind! The zucchini was fried until it was crispy and then topped with cheese and sauce. It was so good! I will definitely be making this again.


Hensel Ludacris
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs and it added a nice crunch. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it with a side of marinara sauce and


belal hassan
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so flavorful. The parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Mst Sabina
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This zucchini parmesan was a hit with my family! The zucchini was crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.