Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites make up for the perfect little appetizer. Easy to make and delicious to taste, this dish is loved by many. The combination of tender zucchini and melting cheese form a bomb of flavor that taste like heaven and will have you guests reaching out for more. These little bites can be addictive. What more! Spinach is well-known for its health benefits. In this recipe you will learn how to make Spinach artichoke zucchini bites in simple steps both in the over or the air fryer.
PREPARATION TIME
Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites are very easy to make. For a batch of two dozen, you will only take a 15-minute preparation and 15-minute cooking time. Within just a half an hour, you will have these delicious appetizers ready.
INGREDIENTS
| S.N. | Ingredients | Quantity |
| 1. | Softened cream cheese | 4 oz. |
| 2. | Shredded mozzarella | 2/3 cups |
| 3. | Freshly grated parmesan | ¼ cup |
| 4. | Drained and chopped canned artichoke hearts | ½ cup |
| 5. | Thawed and drained frozen spinach | ½ cup |
| 6. | Sour cream | 2 tablespoons |
| 7. | Minced garlic | 2 cloves |
| 8. | Crushed red pepper flakes | 1 pinch |
| 9. | Kosher salt | As per taste |
| 10. | Ground black pepper | As per taste |
| 11. | Zucchini cut into ½ inch rounds | 3 medium zucchinis |
DIRECTIONS
In the oven;
Step 1.
Preheat the to 400° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2.
In a medium-sized bowl, add in the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, artichokes, spinach, sour cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper as per taste and mix well.
Step 3.
Spread a tablespoon of the mixture on each of the zucchini coins and place it on the baking sheet. Bake for around 15 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melty. Take out and your appetizers are ready to serve.
In the Air fryer;
Step 1.
In a medium-sized bowl, add in the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, artichokes, spinach, sour cream, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper as per taste and mix well. Set this mixture aside.
Step 2.
Bring the zucchini coins and cook them in the air fryer at 375° for around 8 minutes.
Step 3.
Bring out the cooked zucchini and spread a tablespoon of the cream mixture on each of the zucchini coins.
Step 4.
Return to the air fryer and cook until the cheese id melty and the zucchini is tender for about 10 minutes.
Your delicious Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites are ready to be served.