Zucchini stuffed with tuna in air fryer

In just a few steps and without blanching them first, here's how to prepare courgettes stuffed with tuna in an air fryer.

Is there a more versatile ingredient than courgettes? At the moment it doesn't come to mind since it is among the few also suitable for the preparation of desserts. But the recipe we want to explore today is quite traditional : we are talking about courgettes stuffed with tuna in an air fryer.

We have learned to know and appreciate recipes with the air fryer because of their simplicity of preparation and the always certain result. Preparing stuffed courgettes in an air fryer means having a tasty second summer dish ready in a short time, ideal for enjoying even at room temperature . Let's discover together all the steps to make them.

How to prepare the recipe for courgettes stuffed with tuna in the air fryer

1. First, wash the courgettes well , then remove the ends and cut them in half lengthwise. With the help of a corer, remove the internal pulp, leaving only 2 mm of edge thickness.
2. Chop the courgette pulp with a knife and transfer it into a bowl together with the drained and crumbled tuna and the other ingredients : parsley, parmesan, eggs and breadcrumbs little by little. Season with salt and add a pinch of salt to the hollowed out courgettes.
3. Mix the filling well, using your hands if necessary, and stuff the courgettes into a mound.
4. As they are ready, place them in the air fryer basket. Spray them with a drizzle of oil and cook them at 180°C for 25 minutes. They should be tender and golden. We recommend serving them at room temperature.

You can prepare stuffed courgettes in the air fryer following the recipe you like best. Try them also in the Genoese version. The choice is yours whether to empty them raw or blanch them for a few minutes to make less effort.

storage

The stuffed courgettes will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, tightly closed in an airtight container. You can enjoy them either at room temperature or slightly reheated.