Air fried zucchini is a wonderful recipe that cooks up in just 10 minutes!
Carbs in zucchini - 2g per cup
This air fryer zucchini recipe is a quick and easy way to cook zucchini. Enjoy them as a side dish or healthy snack.
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Diet
Zucchinis are the perfect low carb food. They are low on the glycemic index, meaning that they have a low impact on blood glucose.
This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free.
See the nutrition facts label in the recipe card below.
Ingredients
- zucchini
A medium size zucchini yields about 1 cup chopped. - olive oil
- Kosher salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Optional ingredients
Zucchini is sweet and delicious simply cooked with a touch of salt and olive oil. If you crave more flavor add your favorite seasoning.
- Parmesan cheese
- bread crumbs (watch the carb counts)
- panko bread crumbs (watch the carb counts)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- chili powder
- lemon juice
- Italian seasoning
Substitutions
- Air fry squash. Yellow summer squash is a good substitute for zucchini.
- Cooking spray
Equipment
Cooking zucchini in the air fryer is easy. Cook time can vary depending on the air fryer model.
- air fryer oven
- tongs
Instructions
How to cook zucchini in an air fryer
Step 1: Cut zucchini into ½ inch shapes.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, add zucchini, salt and olive oil.
Step 3: Toss until evenly coated.
Step 4: Add sliced zucchini to the air fryer basket. Air fry zucchini 5 minutes at 400°F.
Step 5: Use tongs to stir zucchini slices so that they cook evenly in the hot air.
Step 6: Air fry 5 more minutes at 400°F or until fork tender.
Step 7: Use tongs to transfer hot zucchini pieces to a serving plate.
Step 8: Serve hot.
Serving suggestions
Season with salt and ground black pepper and serve as a side dish. Try a dipping sauce of ranch dressing.
Storage
Leftover zucchini can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by air frying for 1 minute.
Top tips
- Use tongs to handle hot zucchini
Frequently asked questions
Cook it in an air fryer with a bit of oil. Hot, circulating air keeps the zucchini from getting soggy.
10 minutes is enough time to fry chopped zucchini squash.
Nope. You can eat the tender skin. Just wash the zucchini before preparing the recipe.
Air fryer zucchini recipe card
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Air fried zucchini is a wonderful recipe that cooks up in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 quart zucchini, sliced (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 dash of Kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Trim zucchini ends, then slice zucchini into ½ inch pieces.
- Toss all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Transfer to an air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F.
- Use tongs to stir zucchini.
- Air fry for 5 more minutes at 400°F or until fork tender.
- Use tongs to transfer to a plate.
Notes
- Serve with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: air fry
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: zucchini, squash, air fryer, keto, low carb, low glycemic, side dish
Heidi says
Yum! We love zucchini and have large ones from our friend's garden. This recipe was a perfect way to use some of it. I liked the suggestion of reheating in the air fryer. They tasted like we just made them. Thank you for this delicious recipe. 🙂
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Sachi says
Ooh garden fresh zucchini is the best! I'm so happy that this recipe provided you with another great way to prepare zucchini!
MacKenzie says
Love that this healthy side is done in 15 minutes. They turned out perfectly crispy and flavorful. I served with grilled chicken and my family ate everything. Thank u!
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Sachi says
It's so great that your family enjoys this healthy zucchini!
Shilpa says
Love it. The zucchini had the perfect texture and was not soggy.
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Sachi says
I'm so glad that you loved this recipe!
Angela says
I love a quick and easy zucchini dish and especially in the air fryer! This is a great recipe!
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Sachi says
Thank you Angela, so happy to hear that you've enjoyed it!
Kate says
So easy to make! I have a lot of garden zucchini and this such a quick and delicious to cook them. Thanks for the recipe!
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