Crispy Zucchini Rolls with Ham and Cheese (Air Fryer Recipe)

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis

200 g sliced ham (or turkey/ chicken slices)

150 g cheese (mozzarella, gouda, cheddar – sliced or shredded)

2 eggs

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional but delicious)

2–3 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt & pepper

Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the zucchini

Slice zucchinis lengthwise using a mandolin into thin strips.

Lightly salt and let them rest 10 minutes to soften.

Pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Make the rolls

Place a slice of ham on each zucchini strip.

Add a bit of cheese at one end.

Roll tightly and secure the seam (no toothpick needed if wrapped snugly).

3. Bread the rolls

Beat the eggs with salt and pepper.

Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and parsley.

Dip each roll in egg → then coat in breadcrumbs.

Press well so the coating sticks.

4. Fry

Heat oil and fry rolls on all sides until golden and crispy

OR

Bake at 200°C for 20–25 min, drizzling them with a little oil.

5. Serve

Enjoy hot with:

garlic yogurt dip

marinara sauce

spicy mayo

ranch