The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Air fryer zucchini is a simple, classic vegetable side dish that pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
Using just a handful of common seasonings and a bit of oil, you can enjoy tender and flavorful zucchini in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this air-fried zucchini recipe:
- Zucchini – Two firm, medium zucchini without soft spots.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor; you can adjust the amount to taste.
- Black pepper – Freshly cracked black pepper for the best taste.
- Garlic powder – Adds extra flavor, but you can skip it if you don’t like garlic.
- Italian seasoning – Alternatively, you can use dried oregano.
- Oil – We use avocado oil, but olive, canola, or vegetable oil also works.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the zucchini into similar-sized pieces; this helps with even cooking.
- Don’t cut the zucchini pieces too small or they will break apart during air frying; 1 inch is a good guideline.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the zucchini may not cook evenly. At the same time don’t overcook the zucchini, or it may get very soft.
- For a twist, you can change the seasoning (e.g. add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper) or toss the zucchini in breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step by Step Instructions
First, rinse the zucchini and trim the ends. Next, cut them in half lengthwise, then quarter them lengthwise, and finally slice them into 1-inch pieces.
Add the zucchini pieces to a mixing bowl and also add the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Mix until the zucchini cubes are evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
When it is hot, add the zucchini to the air fryer basket and give the basket a gentle shake to settle the pieces in one even layer.
Air fry the zucchini at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-9 minutes or until tender and slightly browned. Shake the basket every 3 minutes to help with cooking time.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer and personal preference.
When done, transfer the zucchini to a serving dish and serve right away. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Serve the zucchini hot and fresh out of the fryer for the best taste.
If you end up with leftovers, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. However, the zucchini will get mushy over time so we recommend eating the leftovers sooner rather than later.
Related Recipes
Here are some more air fryer vegetable recipes you may want to try:
- Air Fryer Eggplant
- Air Fried Asparagus
- Air Fryer Stuffed Zucchini
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fried Zucchini Fries
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
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Air Fryer Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Cut it into half lengthwise, then quarter it lengthwise, and finally slice it into 1-inch pieces. Add them to a mixing bowl.2 medium zucchini
- Add the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to the bowl and mix until the zucchini is evenly coated.1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once preheated, add the zucchini to the air fryer basket and give the basket a gentle shake to settle the pieces in one even layer.
- Air fry the zucchini at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-9 minutes or until tender and slightly browned. Shake the basket every 3 minutes to help with cooking time. The exact cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer and personal preference.
- When done, transfer the zucchini to a serving dish and serve right away.
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Notes
- Cut the zucchini into similar-sized pieces, about 1 inch thick. If you cut them too small, they will break apart during air frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the zucchini may not cook evenly. Don’t overcook the zucchini, or they may get very soft.
- For a twist, you can change the seasoning (e.g. add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper) or toss the zucchini in breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
Super good. I love the small chunks over the chips as it doesn’t take up as much space in my air fryer. I preferred smaller chunks and I cooked it longer so that they were more crispy and less squishy.