Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella and are a great appetizer for any family occasion! These are the best to dip in your favorite marinara sauce!
I feel like sometimes I have recipe block, sort of like writer's block. But then every once in a while, my wife will name a type of food, like zucchini fritters, and then I'll say what if we stuff them with mozzarella? Then just like the cherry on top, she'll say, "and prosciutto." The perfect combo is born. I was skeptical at first when rolling these bad boys up but they stuck perfectly and they tasted amazing. They are just like zucchini poppers.
I like making recipes like this with two people. Things go a lot quicker when one person is wrapping the cheese with prosciutto and the other is rolling the zucchini. Then one person can egg them and the other can bread them. I don't know if anyone else had a dad who would say, "If we all do this together, it'll be done a lot quicker." Usually, it was referring to yardwork or something I really didn't want to do. But it works well for cooking too, hence, the sous chef.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced long ways
- 1 cup breadcrumb
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 6 oz package prosciutto
- ¼ lb block mozzarella
- 1 cup favorite marinara sauce
Substitution and Ingredient Notes
Zucchini. The zucchini needs to be thinly sliced and FRESH. Otherwise, it will crack and not roll up. I had two old zucchini and 2 fresh ones when I made this and that is exactly what happened to the older ones. They become slightly dried out and difficult to work with.
This recipe could also potentially work with squash and eggplant. I haven't tried but will update in the future!
Breadcrumbs. Use regular breadcrumbs, not panko. Regular breadcrumbs will cover more surface area and stick to the zucchini better. Panko is better if you're using a thick batter.
Prosciutto. I like to throw my prosciutto in the freezer for 5 before this. It will make it easier to pull apart and easier to cut into portions that work for wrapping the mozzarella.
Mozzarella. A mini mozzarella ball or a block of mozzarella chopped into cubes works best. If you use shredded, the cheese leaks out and it is harder to keep the zucchini wrapped around the prosciutto.
How to make Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Slice the zucchini long ways with a sharp knife to make thin slices or use a mandoline. I don't have a mandoline, but I'll definitely be looking to get one soon because it will make this so much easier.
Cut the mozzarella block into ½-inch squares. Take a slice of prosciutto and separate it into 4 pieces and wrap each piece around a mozzarella square. The prosciutto can be a little bit difficult to work with but try to make sure all sides of the mozzarella are covered with prosciutto so that it doesn't melt out of the zucchini.
Place the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella on the end of a zucchini slice and roll it up. Use a toothpick to lock in the roll.
Dip the zucchini on a toothpick into the egg making sure it covers the entire thing. Drop the roll into the breadcrumbs and completely coat it. I find it best to press the breadcrumb onto the zucchini so it sticks. It is a little more difficult to have breadcrumbs stick on a zucchini than it is on a chicken cutlet.
Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Cook the zucchini for 20 minutes repositioning them or flipping after 10 minutes. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce or leftover Sunday sauce!
How to reheat the zucchini fritters?
10 minutes in the oven at 350℉ or 8 minutes in the air fryer at 400℉. Super easy to make in advance and then reheat at someone's house.
Can I bake these?
Yes. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 350℉. You can prep these hours in advance and cook right when you're ready. I like the air fryer option if you're just cooking one batch, but if you're making a ton of them, the oven is the way to go. I'd like to try and fry them one day, but it is pretty difficult to evenly fry things with a toothpick.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced long ways
- 1 cup breadcrumb
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 6 oz package prosciutto
- ¼ lb block mozzarella
- 1 cup favorite marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk the egg in a separate bowl. Slice the zucchini long ways with a sharp knife to make thin slices or use a mandoline.
- Cut the mozzarella block into ½-inch squares. Take a slice of prosciutto and separate it into 4 pieces and wrap each piece around a mozzarella square. Place the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella on the end of a zucchini slice and roll it up. Use a toothpick to maintain the roll.
- Dip the zucchini on a toothpick into the egg making sure it covers the entire thing. Drop the roll into the breadcrumbs and completely coat it.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Cook the zucchini for 20 minutes repositioning them or flipping after 10 minutes. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.
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