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March 31, 2021

Air Fryer Zucchini

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Air Fryer Zucchini makes a delicious side dish or main dish in the summer when zucchini is extra plentiful. So easy and the topping is up to you.

air fryer zucchini slices topped with lemon and fresh mozzarella
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I am horrible at gardening. I can cook food all day long. But someone else needs to grow it for me. Even though I’ve never grown a ginormous zucchini, I know plenty of people who have. I always end up with an abundance of zucchini by the end of summer – from friends, family or the farmer’s market. I recently started fixing zucchini in my air fryer and I’m hooked. You will be too.

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taking a bite of air fryer zucchini

How to make Air Fryer Zucchini

The air fryer does all the work to make fresh zucchini tender and delicious. Slice some zucchini. Toss it with a little vegetable oil and seasonings. I like using red pepper flakes, garlic powder and salt. You can skip the red pepper if you don’t like spicy food.

Air fry the zucchini at 375 degrees F for 8 – 11 minutes. The range is because of a couple of factors. Your brand of air fryer. And how tender you want the zucchini to be. I like mine to melt in my mouth, so I cook it a bit longer.

zucchini slices in the air fryer basket

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How to serve Air Fryer Zucchini

A simple drizzle of fresh lemon juice after it comes out of the air fryer is good. I like serving mine with some cheese on top – feta and fresh mozzarella are good choices. Or mix the air fryer zucchini with some jarred pasta sauce. Serve it over some pasta or cauliflower rice and you have a complete meal! Also, I realized after snapping the photos that my tiny mozzarella cheese balls kind of look like marshmallows. Which would be really weird. I promise it’s cheese.

air fryer zucchini with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

Kitchen Tips

  • I use a Philips XXL Air Fryer to test all my recipes
  • My favorite chef’s knife
  • Current favorite jarred pasta sauce

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Air Fryer Zucchini

Air Fryer Zucchini makes a delicious side dish or main dish in the summer when zucchini is extra plentiful. So easy and the topping is up to you.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 114kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 small zucchini
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the zucchini into about 1/3-inch slices.
  • In a clean bowl, toss the sliced zucchini with the vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and salt. The red pepper is optional.
  • Place the zucchini slices in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer.
  • Air fryer the zucchini at 375 degrees F for 8 - 11 minutes. There's no need to stir or toss the zucchini in the middle of cooking.
  • Top with fresh lemon juice. Or pasta sauce and cheese to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Biana says

    March 31, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    The zucchini looks so delicious and easy to make. What a great side dish.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 31, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Yes, it really is!

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch says

    March 31, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    5 stars
    Another great recipe for my air fryer! Enjoyed this with dinner tonight and it was a hit all around the table! So quick and easy; another great way to enjoy zucchini, indeed!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 1, 2021 at 11:02 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed the zucchini Sara. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Charla says

    April 1, 2021 at 2:07 am

    5 stars
    This is definitely my kind of side dish and it’s super healthy too.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 1, 2021 at 11:01 am

      Yes, delicious and healthy!

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    April 1, 2021 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    Love using my air fryer! So easy and quick! My family is going to absolutely love this recipe!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 1, 2021 at 11:01 am

      Love mine too. Enjoy!

      Reply

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