Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Lemon Ricotta and Rustic Tomato Sauce

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Lemon Ricotta and Rustic Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: about 1.1 lb medium zucchini; 7 oz ricotta cheese; 3 oz fresh spinach; 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 10.5 oz crushed tomato; 2 tbsp fresh basil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Thin zucchini ribbons filled with ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan, rolled up, lightly coated with panko, and air-fried until golden outside and tender inside. Served with a rustic tomato basil sauce.

25 minPrep

15 minCook

40 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

2 approx. 500 g medium zucchini (cut thinly sliced largas and finas with mandolina or pelador)
200 g ricotta cheese (for the relleno)
80 g fresh spinach (chopped finely)
40 g grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 unit egg (beaten lightly)
1 cdita lemon zest (finely grated)
2 cloves garlic (1 for the relleno and 1 for the sauce, chopped)
5 g salt (or to taste, divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
35 g panko breadcrumbs (capa ligera for dar textura)
22 ml olive oil (divided)
300 g crushed tomato (for the sauce)
8 g fresh basil (chopped, divided)
1 g dried oregano (for the sauce)

Nutrition facts

per serving

210 kcal

Calories

12 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

13 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

9 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Using a mandoline or wide vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into long, thin ribbons. Place them on paper towels, sprinkle with 2 g (about 1/3 tsp) salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to release moisture. Pat dry well.
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2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, chopped spinach, 25 g (about 0.9 oz) Parmesan, egg, lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 g (about 1/4 tsp) black pepper, and 1 g (about 1/4 tsp) salt until evenly combined.
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3. Lay the zucchini ribbons on a work surface. If any ribbon is too narrow, slightly overlap two pieces. Place a small spoonful of filling at one end and gently roll up to form compact rolls.
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4. Mix the panko with the remaining 15 g (about 0.5 oz) Parmesan. Brush the zucchini rolls with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and sprinkle the panko-Parmesan mixture over the top of each roll.
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5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange the rolls in the basket in a single layer with space between them. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F (190°C), until golden and set on top.
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6. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the remaining 7 ml (1/2 tbsp) olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the crushed tomato, dried oregano, 2 g (about 1/3 tsp) salt, 1 g (about 1/4 tsp) black pepper, and half of the chopped basil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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7. Spoon the rustic tomato sauce onto plates, place the crispy zucchini lasagna rolls on top, and finish with the remaining fresh basil.
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8. If needed, cook the rolls in batches to avoid overcrowding and keep them crisp.

Chef tips

Dry the zucchini very well before filling so the rolls hold their shape. For deeper browning, lightly spray or drizzle a little extra oil over the tops before cooking.

Substitutions

You can replace the spinach with very finely chopped sautéed Swiss chard. Parmesan can be swapped for a similar hard vegetarian cheese. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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