Air-Fryer Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini

Prep your zucchini - cut each one in half the long way, then trim a small slice off the bottom so they'll sit nicely and flat without rolling around. Now comes the fun part: scoop out the inside flesh, but be careful to leave about a quarter-inch of the zucchini wall so you've got sturdy little boats to stuff.

Next, grab a good, heavy skillet (cast iron works great if you've got one) and cook up your ground beef with the minced garlic over medium heat. Keep stirring until the beef is no longer pink, then drain off any excess fat - nobody wants greasy stuffed zucchini!

Once your beef is ready, mix in the Havarti cheese along with half of your feta (save the rest for later), plus your fresh basil or oregano, salt, and pepper. Give it all a good stir until everything's nicely combined.

Now, fire up your air fryer to 350°F. While it's heating, stuff each zucchini half with your beef and cheese mixture - don't be shy about packing it in there! Pop them onto a greased tray in your air fryer basket and let them cook for 8 minutes.

After that first cooking time, sprinkle the remaining feta cheese on top and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the zucchini feels tender when you poke it with a fork and that cheese on top is all melted and golden.

And that's it - you've got a delicious, hearty meal perfect for using up all that zucchini from the garden!

Notes

Prep Smart: Don't toss that scooped zucchini pulp - chop it up and add it to your beef mixture for extra flavour and zero waste.

Cheese Flexibility: No Havarti with jalapeño? Regular Havarti, mozzarella, or even cheddar work beautifully as substitutes.

Original Recipe by Taste of Home