Description
These Air‑Fryer Bacon Ranch Loaded Zucchini Boat Bombs are a quick, easy, and healthy-ish twist on a classic indulgent dish. Crispy zucchini boats are loaded with melted cheese, crumbled bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
– 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
2. 2. Scoop out the seeds and a small amount of the flesh from the zucchini halves, creating a boat-like shape.
3. 3. In a bowl, mix together the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. 4. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the zucchini boats.
5. 5. Place the stuffed zucchini boats in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the zucchini boats for 2-3 minutes after air-frying. Customize the toppings by using different types of cheese, adding chopped green onions, or swapping the ranch for another creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American