🥒 Vegan “Parmesan” Zucchini Rounds (Baked or Air-Fried)
✅ Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese* (see homemade option below)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (use panko for extra crispiness)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (or spray)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
🌱 Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese:
Blend together:
- 1/2 cup raw cashews or almonds
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
👉 Blend until a crumbly, cheesy texture forms.
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), or set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a lightly greased air fryer basket.
3. Prep the coating:
- In a shallow bowl, mix the vegan Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush or spray zucchini rounds lightly with olive oil on both sides.
5. Dredge each round in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
6. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet or air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
7. Bake for 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
OR
Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking once halfway through, until browned and crisp.
