Air Fryer Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Bruschetta
Description
Air Fryer Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Bruschetta If you're a fan of the dish, then this recipe is for you. Bruschetta is a staple of Italian cuisine and typically consists of toasted bread with olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, and basil. This recipe substitutes traditional basil for buffalo mozzarella cheese which adds a creamier taste without extra fat or calories! The result? A delicious bruschetta that will have your mouth watering in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 large beefsteak tomato
- 1 log Buffalo mozzarella
- 8-10 basil leaves
- 2-4 cloves garlic, (depending on how much you love garlic)
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
- 1 loaf bread, Italian, French, or rustic bread, sliced
Instructions
- Start by cutting tomatoes and mozzarella into small dice and put them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Then finely chop the basil leaves and garlic and add to the bowl.
- Drizzle about 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to add some extra taste.
- While the Bruschetta Mix is marinating, slice your bread into 1/4 inch slices. Set the bread into the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil, and set the temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of the Brushetat mixture on top of the toasted bread.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg