What matters
Avoid pools of sauce: excess tomato liquid softens the underside.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer courgette pizza bites
Air fryer courgette pizza bites with tomato, Gouda and oregano. Roast the thick vegetable slices first, then add the topping and melt.
Total time
26 min
Calories
202 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Vegetable slices, not pizza dough
These bites are a vegetable snack or side, not a complete pizza meal. Slices about 1.5 cm thick support a small amount of sauce without immediately falling apart.
Air Fryer Recipes
Vegetables
Cheese
Recipe
Air fryer courgette pizza bites
Air fryer courgette pizza bites with tomato, Gouda and oregano. Roast the thick vegetable slices first, then add the topping and melt.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Cut courgette into 1.5 cm slices and pat dry. Coat thinly with oil, salt and pepper.
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2
Mix and season
Mix passata with oregano and grate cheese. Arrange slices in one layer; work in separate batches if space is limited.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Roast courgette for about 8 minutes at 180 °C, turning after 4 minutes. It should soften slightly but remain easy to lift.
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4
Check and serve
Spread sauce thinly, add cheese and cook another 5 minutes at 180 °C. Lift out once the cheese has melted.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer courgette pizza bites
Serving guidance
The timing covers one layer; extra batches extend the total time.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use thoroughly drained mozzarella instead of Gouda; the topping will be moister.
Stir a little finely chopped garlic into the tomato sauce rather than scattering it dry.
Nutrition per serving
202kcal
7.1 gCarbohydrates
9.6 gProtein
14.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer courgette pizza bites
These are topped vegetable rounds with pizza flavours, not a dough base.
Thin or uneven slices support toppings poorly. Cut flat rounds and use little sauce.
Preroasting lets the courgette soften before the cheese becomes too dark.
No. Do not continue eating unusually bitter courgettes or try to make them safe by heating.
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