These patty pan squashes are packed with flavor thanks to a bold filling of bacon, onions, breadcrumbs, and lots of Parmesan cheese. These can make a delicious main dish when paired with a side of salad or steamed veggies.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). In a large bowl, toss the pattypan squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer the squash to a baking sheet and arrange, cut side down, in a single layer. Roast pattypan squash for 15-20 minutes until tender and golden brown on the bottom.
In a large bowl, toss the pattypan squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the pattypan squash in the air fryer basket, cut side down, in a single layer. (Cook in batches if they don’t all fit in a single layer.) Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), until crispy and golden.
The result is a perfectly tender roasted patty pan that melts in your mouth. It's so good. We're going to add the fresh shaved parmesan directly to the top of the patty pan squash after it has been steamed and before it is roasted.