Giant Zucchini Parmesan
The ultimate comfort food, Giant Zucchini Parmesan combines layers of crispy zucchini with rich cheese and tangy marinara sauce. Perfect for a summer gathering or a cozy dinner, this dish will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Make it tonight for a deliciously indulgent meal!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 6 tablespoons shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 giant zucchini sliced into 12 half-inch 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 serving
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and parsley in a medium bowl.
- Season both sides of the zucchini with salt and black pepper.
- In a shallow plate, beat the eggs and 1 teaspoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs in another plate.
- Place each slice of zucchini in the egg, then the bread crumbs.
- 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 at 380F for 12 minutes turning halfway, until crisp, golden, and tender in the center. Set aside. Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Spoon each piece with 1 generous tablespoon of sauce, then 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- If you prefer to do this all in the air fryer, you can air fry in batches at 350F until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Bake the zucchini in a preheated oven at 425F on a sheet pan sprayed with oil until golden, 18 minutes flipping halfway.
Notes
- Tip 1: 1/4 cup of ricotta gets tossed during the preparation.
- Tip 2: If you're trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan as vegetarian options.