Air Fryer Zucchini
Fresh, golden, and crispy outside with a tender inside, this Air Fryer Zucchini is a quick and delightful weeknight side, enhanced with aromatic garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Veggies
- 2 medium Zucchini (approx 1 lb or 500 g)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (200℃) for 5 minutes.
- Rinse zucchini and pat them dry using a kitchen cloth. Cut the zucchini into even bite-sized (½-inch) pieces and set them aside.
Mixing
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper powder, salt, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, and zucchini pieces to a medium mixing bowl. Toss to coat the zucchini with the spices.
- Add extra virgin olive oil to the bowl and toss well so each piece is lightly coated.
Cooking
- Transfer half of the zucchini slices to the air fryer basket and spread evenly. Air fry for 6-8 minutes till it looks nicely roasted and is cooked; you can shake the basket midway through for even cooking.
- Drizzle some lemon juice on top and serve hot as a vegetable side.
- Air fry the remaining zucchini in the same way; the second batch might take a minute less to cook.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the basket; give pieces space to crisp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer to refresh crispness.