My Friend Showed Me This Zucchini Air Fryer Trick — Now I Make It Every Week!

Golden, tender, and full of gentle flavor — these zucchini towers are my new favorite way to “bake” zucchini in the air fryer. Instead of a simple oven tray, warm slices of zucchini are layered with creamy ricotta and a bright green herb sauce, so every bite feels calm, cozy, and beautifully simple. It’s a lovely choice for a healthy weeknight dinner during the cozier autumn months, especially when you’re craving vegetarian comfort made with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh seasonal herbs.

⏱️🍃 LEVEL: easy / TIME: 30 min / YIELD: 4

🛒🥬 YOU’LL NEED
Zucchini – 2 medium (1000 g, ~35 oz)
Black pepper – to taste
Salt – to taste
Smoked paprika – 1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
Cumin – 1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
Ricotta cheese (traditional or vegan) – 200 grams (~7 oz)
Fresh ginger – 15 grams
Thyme leaves – 3 grams
Lemon zest – 1 tablespoon (6 g)
Salt – to taste
Fresh basil – 20 grams
Fresh mint – 5 grams
Garlic – 2 cloves (5 g)
Cheese (traditional or vegan) – 30 grams
Pistachios – 30 grams
Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
Black pepper – to taste
Salt – to taste
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
Green onions – 80 grams
Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (15 g)
Fresh spinach – 70 grams
Salt – to taste
Cheese (traditional or vegan, grated, optional) – 15 grams

👩‍🦰🌸 HI, I’M GRACE
Hi, I’m Grace. I love sharing calm, vegetable-centered recipes that bring a little simple joy into everyday cooking.
There’s something grounding about turning fresh ingredients — like good ricotta or a gentle sprinkle of Parmesan — into warm, comforting meals, and I’m grateful we get to cook together here.

💡🥕 WHY IT WORKS
The tender baked zucchini, creamy ricotta, and fresh herbs come together in soft, balanced layers that feel both cozy and bright.
Using my Ninja Air Fryer keeps everything warm and delicate, while the rustic green sauce adds a light, refreshing lift to each bite — a small, soothing pleasure on a quiet evening.

👉🥔 WATCH NEXT
Craving more cozy flavors? Try our Golden, Tender Stuffed Eggplants next!
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