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Crispy Bread Boats

These crispy bread boats are a fun and eye-catching appetizer that’s perfect for game days, picnics, intimate gatherings, or casual parties. They’re simple to put together, look beautiful on a serving platter, and bring all the cheesy, savory flavors of pizza into one irresistible little bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 boats
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices sandwich bread crusts removed
  • ¼ cup capsicum finely chopped
  • ¼ cup carrot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup boiled sweet corn
  • 1½ tbsp fresh coriander finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese paneer, diced
  • 1 tbsp Schezwan sauce
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the capsicum, carrots, bell peppers, boiled corn, onion, fresh coriander, cottage cheese, Schezwan sauce, mayonnaise, salt, and chili flakes. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
  2. Place a slice of bread on a flat surface, flatten it with a rolling pin and spoon a generous amount of the veggie mixture into the center. Spread it out slightly, leaving two opposite corners a little more exposed than the other two.
  3. Sprinkle a generous layer of grated cheese over the veggie filling.
  4. Carefully bring the two more-exposed opposite corners toward each other, allowing them to overlap slightly. Secure the corners with a toothpick to hold the boat shape in place. Repeat with the remaining bread slices.
  5. Lightly brush or spread butter over the tops of the assembled bread boats.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 385°F. Place the bread boats in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes, checking every few minutes to ensure they become evenly crisp without overcooking.
  7. Once the bread boats are golden brown and crisp on the outside, carefully remove them from the air fryer. Let them cool for a minute, remove the toothpicks, and serve warm with your favorite dip or dressing.