Air-Fryer Stuffed Zucchini

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it's time to pull out your air fryer. Filled with ground beef and cheese, this quick-to-prepare meal is a delicious way to enjoy summer's bounty. —Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese with jalapeno or Havarti cheese
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottoms so they sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells.
  2. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat, cook beef and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in Havarti cheese, 1/2 cup feta cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Fill zucchini with meat mixture. Place on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 8 minutes. Top with remaining 1/4 cup feta; cook until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed zucchini half: 390 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it's time to pull out your air fryer. Filled with ground beef and cheese, this quick-to-prepare meal is a delicious way to enjoy summer's bounty. —Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario
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