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

Here is a simple and delicious recipe for the crispy zucchini–ham rolls shown in your images! 🥒🧀🥓

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Crispy Zucchini & Ham Rolls (Fried)

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

1. Slice zucchinis lengthwise using a mandolin into thin strips.
2. Lightly salt and let them rest 10 minutes to soften.
3. Pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Make the rolls

1. Place a slice of ham on each zucchini strip.
2. Add a bit of cheese at one end.
3. Roll tightly and secure the seam (no toothpick needed if wrapped snugly).

3. Bread the rolls

1. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper.
2. Mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan and parsley.
3. Dip each roll in egg → then coat in breadcrumbs.
4. 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