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Air Fryer Zucchini

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This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is the easiest, healthy side dish for any meal.

Plus, it’s ready in 15 minutes and vegan-friendly.

Air Fryer Zucchinis

I am a huge fan of air fryer recipes because it makes delicious, healthy meals or side dishes in about 20 minutes.

What Are Air-Fried Zucchini?

Air Fryer Zucchinis is a way to cook breaded zucchinis in just a few minutes and with less oil by using an air fryer.

It’s the best way to use the late summer zucchinis you still have after trying all my other zucchini recipes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is awesome because it’s:

  • Healthy
  • Gluten-Free Option
  • Ready In 20 Minutes
  • Can Make A Large Batch
  • Perfect for Appetizers and Side Dishes

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How To Cook Zucchini In The Air Fryer

There’s not only one way to make air fryer zucchini. You can play with the spices and toppings, but my favorite is a combination of the ingredients below.

It has a slight crisp from the breadcrumb, savory and cheesy flavors from Parmesan, and all the Mediterranean flavors of oregano and olive oil.

Ingredients

Below are the main ingredients you need to make zucchini in the air fryer:

  • Zucchini – Trim the ends and don’t peel the zucchini to keep their texture and fiber, then cut them into thick slices. I found that 1/2-inch slices (1.3 cm) are the best to keep some texture without turning the zucchini into dry chips.
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – I prefer to use locally-sourced olive oil.
  • Garlic Powder
  • Whole Wheat Breadcrumb – You can also use alternatives like Panko crumbs or almond meal for a low-carb, gluten-free option.
  • Parmesan Cheese – You need a hard cheese variety for this recipe. Don’t replace it with softer cheese like cheddar.
  • Oregano
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper

Preparation

Depending on how much zucchini you intend to air fry, you may want to preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

This allows you to keep the first batches of air-fried zucchini warm and crunchy while the other batches are cooking.

If you don’t have an oven, you can air fry all zucchinis batches and store each batch on a wire rack and cover them with foil to keep them warm.

Once all your zucchinis have been air-fried, bring them back to the warm air fryer basket.

Many zucchini slices will overlap, but that’s ok because they are already air fried. They will rewarm and get their crispiness back within 2 to 3 minutes.

Coating The Zucchinis

First, trim and slice the zucchinis keeping their skin on for extra firmness and texture.

Cut each zucchini into thick 0.5-inch slices (1.3cm). Place the zucchini slices into a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil on top and stir to evenly coat each slice with the oil.

In another mixing bowl, stir the dry ingredients: breadcrumb, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and cumin.

Pour the dry ingredients on top of the oiled zucchini slices and stir to coat the zucchinis with the dry ingredients.

Making Air Fryer Zucchinis

Cooking Zucchini In The Air Fryer

The timing to make the best air fryer zucchini slices is between 12 and 15 minutes. The timing pretty much depends on two main factors:

  • Size of the zucchini slices – that’s why I recommend sticking to the 1/2-inch thickness, or they can be very dry.
  • Air fryer temperature – if you preheated the air fryer, the air frying time can decrease by 1 to 3 minutes.

How Do You Know Zucchinis Are Ready?

It’s pretty visual since a cooked air-fried zucchini is golden brown on the outside but still tender in the center if you insert a toothpick or knife blade.

Air Fryer Zucchinis

Serving

These zucchini air fryer recipe is the perfect side dish for any grilled meat, seafood, or some of the following meals:

You can serve the plain zucchini slices straight out of the air fryer or add some of the following toppings just before serving:

  • Fresh Chopped Basil or Italian Parsley
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Lemon Juice
Air Fryer Zucchinis

Allergy Swaps

If you have any food allergies and can’t tolerate some of the ingredients used in this air fryer recipes try some of the suggested swaps below:

  • Dairy-Free – You can totally skip the Parmesan cheese or swap for a dairy-free alternative as long as the cheese is the powder form. Some dairy-free cheese types don’t melt well in the air fryer so they are not very tasty. You can also use nutritional yeast to add a cheesy flavor without any cheese alternatives.
  • Gluten-Free – Pick gluten-free wholegrain crumbs, coarse almond meal, or ground nuts.
  • Sodium-Free – You can skip the salt to reduce sodium.
  • Low-Carb Keto Friendly – Use keto breadcrumbs made of ground Pork rinds or coarse almond meal.

Storage Instructions

These Zucchini Slices can be stored for up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.

You can rewarm the zucchini in an air fryer preheated to 325°F (160°C).

Place the slices in a single layer and air fry for 3 to 5 minutes until warm.

You can also rewarm them in a microwave, but the breadcrumbs get mushy and soft.

Air Fryer Zucchinis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use This Recipe In My Oven?

Yes, you can use this recipe to make baked zucchini slices.

Line a baking tray with lightly oiled parchment paper.

Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer and bake them at 375°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping them halfway.

Can I Cut The Zucchinis Into Different Shapes?

Yes, you can cut the zucchini in half moons or long boats as soon as the thickness is about 0.5 inches it won’t change the air frying time.

Can I Air Fry Yellow Squash?

Yes, you can use the same recipe to air fry yellow squash, the timing will be similar.

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Air Fryer Zucchinis

Air Fryer Zucchini

This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is the easiest healthy side dish for any meal. Plus, it's ready in 15 minutes and it's vegan-friendly.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (100g/3.5oz each)
Serving Size: 1 serving
4.67 from 6 votes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Trim the zucchini's ends, discard them, then cut the zucchinis into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) slices. Feel free to cut each slice in half to make half-moon shapes.
  • Slightly oil the air fryer basket before starting. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes before adding the zucchinis.
  • Place the zucchini slices in a large bowl, drizzle olive oil, and stir, massage the slices to be evenly coated with the oil.
  • In another bowl, stir all dry ingredients: breadcrumb, parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dry ingredients onto the zucchini slices, and give a quick shake/stir to evenly coat the slices with the dry ingredients.
  • Place the zucchini slices in a single layer in an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway, until golden and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve as a main or side dish.

Storage

  • Store leftover in the fridge in an airtight container and rewarm in the air fryer the next day at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes.

Notes

Note 1: Any low-carb bread breadcrumb works or almond meal.
Note 2: For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free parmesan powder or 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.
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Nutrition1 serving
Yield: 4 servings (100g/3.5oz each)

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 113.9 kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 11.6 g (4%)Fiber: 2.6 g (11%)Net Carbs: 9 gProtein: 4.2 g (8%)Fat: 7.1 g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1.5 g (9%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7 gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.2 gCholesterol: 2.5 mg (1%)Sodium: 113.7 mg (5%)Potassium: 438.3 mg (13%)Sugar: 4.4 g (5%)Vitamin A: 481.3 IU (10%)Vitamin B12: 0.04 µg (1%)Vitamin C: 30.4 mg (37%)Vitamin D: 0.02 µgCalcium: 76.2 mg (8%)Iron: 1.4 mg (8%)Magnesium: 32.4 mg (8%)Zinc: 0.6 mg (4%)
Carine Claudepierre

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Carine Claudepierre

Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook, and founder of Sweet As Honey.

I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.

I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet

Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!

All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.

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