Giant Zucchini Parmesan
My brother gave me a bunch of very large zucchinis from his garden, so I will be sharing lots of recipes using oversized zucchinis. The first one up is this easy Zucchini Parmesan. I put my air fryer to the test and loved how it turned out. The crisp breaded zucchini rounds are topped with marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. For more of my favorite parmesan recipes, try my Eggplant Parmesan, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, and Roasted Broccoli Parmesan. And see all my zucchini recipes here!
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. Try my Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats or Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
Zucchini Parmesan Ingredients
Zucchini: Season the giant zucchini slices with salt and pepper. This recipe would also work with eggplant if your zucchini weren’t big enough. Coating: Mix two eggs and a teaspoon of water in a shallow bowl and put seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs in another. Dip the zucchini slices in the eggs and then breadcrumbs. If you’re allergic to eggs, substitute them with aquafaba, and if you don’t have seasoned breadcrumbs, add your own Italian seasonings to plain ones. Cheese: Combine part-skim ricotta, part-skim shredded mozzarella, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese with parsley in a bowl. Sauce: Top the zucchini rounds with jarred or homemade marinara sauce.
How to Air Fry Zucchini Parmesan
Air frying zucchini parmesan made the breadcrumb coating extra crispy, but if you don’t have an air fryer, you can pan fry or bake them in the oven at 425F degrees 18 minutes, flipping halfway.
What to Serve with Zucchini Parmesan
Serve this air fryer zucchini parmesan with a big green salad or pasta on the side. If you have leftovers, they’ll last in the fridge for three days and can be reheated in the microwave.
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