Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats with Mozzarella (Print version)
Tender zucchini boats filled with pizza sauce and mozzarella, air fried until the cheese bubbles and the edges turn crisp.
# Ingredients:
For the zucchini boats
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2 medium zucchini, about 1 lb (450 g) total
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the pizza filling
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1/3 cup (80 ml) thick pizza sauce, plus more for serving
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1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup mini pepperoni, optional
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2 tablespoons finely diced bell pepper or olives, optional
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
# Instructions:
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Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice each one lengthwise, then use a small spoon to scoop a shallow channel down the center of each half, leaving a sturdy border.
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Brush the cut sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon pizza sauce into each zucchini boat. Spread it lightly without overfilling the hollow.
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Top each boat with mozzarella, mini pepperoni if using, diced vegetables if using, and parmesan. Keep toppings small and even so they cook quickly.
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Preheat the air fryer to 375°F if your model requires it. Arrange the boats in a single layer and air fry for 9-12 minutes, until the zucchini is fork tender and the cheese is melted with browned spots.
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Let the boats rest for 2 minutes. Finish with chopped basil and serve hot with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Good to know:
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Best served hot right after air frying.
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Use medium zucchini for the best balance of tender centers and crisp edges.
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Cook in batches if your basket is small.