I don’t think I’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t like bruschetta! Though, I’m sure someone out there who’s reading this will contend with me… Nevertheless, I’ve found bruschetta to be one of those quick, delicious, and refreshing appetizers to quickly cleanse the palette for hungry guests awaiting the main meal.
There are many different ingredients you can use for your bruschetta, which is one of the reasons why I love this appetizer so much. Variations include an array of items like tomatoes, cheeses, olives, herbs, cured meats, and more – and don’t even get me started on the types of dressing you can use! My favorite way to make a classic bruschetta is with chopped tomatoes and baby mozzarella. However, for this recipe we’re taking a spin on classic bruschetta and turning it into a more bite-friendly appetizer on skewers – plus, I’ll be using a bit more flavorful of an ingredient, roasted red peppers, in place of tomatoes. Feel free to try this one out and customize it to your personal palate with whichever ingredients you love most! Just don’t skip the buttery garlic bread recipe, you’ll thank me later.
“Regardless of whether it dates back to the Etruscans or the Ancient Romans, as some purport, one thing is certain: for centuries bruschetta fed laborers and farmers with days’ old bread. It served both as a hearty snack or meal for those doing hard manual labor.”
– The international kitchen
Bruschetta Skewers with Balsamic Vinaigrette Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Demi Baguette (ciabatta or French bread)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 12 oz. Baby Mozzarella (fresh, marinated)
- 12 oz. Roasted Red Peppers (or peppadew peppers)
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme (plus more for garnish)
- 4 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 1 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2+2 tbsp+tsp Balsamic Glaze (equivalent to half 1/3 cup)
- 2+2 tbsp+tsp Raspberry Vinegar (or red wine vinegar, equivalent to half 1/3 cup)
- 1 pack Bamboo Skewers
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in microwave for up to 30 seconds.
- Cut your demi baguette into cubes by cutting in half vertically, then again in half horizontally. For a smaller amount of skewers, use half to three-fourths of the demi baguette.
- Toss the baguette cubes in the melted butter with 2 cloves of chopped garlic. Then, cook in air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
- While baguette is in the air fryer, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Add remaining 2 cloves of garlic to a bowl or spout cup with balsamic glaze, raspberry vinegar, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper and fresh thyme (leaves only). Whisk well to combine.
- Assemble the skewers by first taking a piece of toasted bread cubes, then a piece of fresh baby mozzarella, followed by a roasted red pepper. I like to put two layers of this combination per skewer.
- Put skewers onto serving plate and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Then, top with sprigs of fresh thyme before serving.
Watch my video on how to make this recipe by clicking here.
