Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats are the perfect low-carb treat to make for a quick snack or even dinner!
Air Fryer Zucchini Boats are packed full of cheese, marinara sauce, and all of your favorite pizza toppings. The best part is with the vegetable base they are low-carb, so you can easily eat one or ten and you will still be well in your carb goals!
Zucchini Boats are also naturally gluten-free, as long as you use gluten-free toppings. This is the perfect simple recipe to use your air fryer for!
How do you cut zucchini for air fryer zucchini boats?
The zucchini should be cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon to create the boat shape.
After the zucchini are cut, we also cut them in half again to make smaller handheld zucchini boats.
Then, you can begin to fill them with pizza sauce and toppings.
It’s important not to overstuff the zucchini, mini pepperoni works perfectly for the zucchini boats.
Finish it off with cheese or you can do this in reverse and place the cheese on the bottom and then the toppings, this is totally up to you. I like the crispy cheese on top which is why we do it this way.
If you like zucchini crispy, be sure to check out this Air Fryer Fried Zucchini too.
How long do you cook zucchini in the air fryer?
The boats will be cooked at 350 degrees F in the air fryer for 8 minutes or until the cheese is browned on top, then an additional 2 minutes if needed.
Be sure to allow room between the zucchini boats so that air fully circulates them.
This parchment liner works very well for air fryer baskets too if you want to avoid any cleanup of your basket.
This same method will be used for the Ninja Foodi too but use the ‘Air Crisp’ Function.
Can you freeze Zucchini Pizza Boats?
These are best served warm right out of the air fryer. It’s best to make just enough to serve right away.
What toppings should you use on Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats?
These are easy to customize to the toppings you love on your pizza, think of any pizza toppings you would prefer and use those.
- Cooked, Ground Sausage
- Mini Pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Black Olives
- Canadian Bacon
- Pinneaple
- Ham
- Peppers
- Pizza Sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella
- …and more!
It’s completely up to you which you prefer, making these Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats as a supreme pizza is fantastic too.
Quick Tips for this recipe:
- Choose firm zucchini – choose a zucchini that is firm and not too soft so that it holds during the air frying time.
- Do not overstuff – be sure not to overstuff them or overfill them with pizza sauce or they can become soggy.
- Only cook what you need – these are best served fresh, so only cook what you need!
Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats are a fun and easy way to enjoy pizza and get your carving with a low-carb option! Use your favorite toppings and make them to fit your tastes!
Now let’s enjoy these Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats!
Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini More if they are small
- 1/4 Cup Pizza Sauce
- Mini Pepperoni
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini in half if they are long and then again lengthwise.
- Scoop the middle portion out with a spoon.
- Spray the zucchini lightly with olive oil spray.
- Add in the pizza sauce, top with pepperoni and cheese.
- Place them in the air fryer basket.
- Coat with an even coat of olive oil spray.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Add an additional 2 minutes if needed to crisp the cheese.
- Repeat if necessary for the additional zucchini.
Notes
Nutrition
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