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Air Fryer Garlic Herb Zucchini

Published: Apr 12, 2022 · Last Updated: Oct 25, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air Fryer Garlic Herb Zucchini is flavorful, light, and makes the perfect side dish! This air fryer zucchini cooks quickly in the air fryer and is so easy to make. The zucchini gets roasted to perfection in the air fryer.

Garlic herb zucchini on a plate.

If you have an air fryer, then you know the secret. It's magic. And there are so many foods that just cook up perfectly in the air fryer that you can't imagine cooking them any other way.

This air fryer zucchini is one of those. The zucchini just gets both perfectly roasted and perfectly tender. And it's so easy. I love easy, flavorful meals.

This zucchini has a garlic herb flavor that pairs well with so many dishes, including chicken or fish. It's light, bright, and makes the perfect easy side dish.

Ingredients

  • Zucchini
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried parsley
  • Dried thyme
  • Salt
Whole zucchini.

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You will definitely need an air fryer for this recipe, as this is air fryer zucchini! If you're still on the hunt for an air fryer, check out this post about 5 Things to Consider Before Buying an Air Fryer. Also, this is the air fryer I have and I love it.

You can also use air fryer parchment paper (this is special because it has holes that allow airflow). However, this isn't necessary, just helps to keep your air fryer basket a little cleaner! There are some recipes I use this in, and some I don't.

Can I use fresh garlic?

No, I don't recommend using minced fresh garlic in this recipe. The garlic will burn in the air fryer. Garlic powder works much better and still gives you that garlic flavor without the chance of burning.

What to serve with the air fryer zucchini

I love serving some tasty chicken on salmon with this air fryer zucchini.

These Greek-inspired Chicken Thighs pair nicely with the zucchini, as does this Chili Lime Chicken (both cooked in the air fryer!)

If you're wanting to cook up some salmon, I suggest this Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon or Air Fryer Tuscan Salmon or just use this basic guide to cooking Air Fryer Salmon and add your own flavors!

Air Fryer Tuna Patties are also always delicious!

Recipe tips

  • All air fryers cook differently, please check the zucchini several times to achieve your perfect level of doneness.
  • The dried thyme and dried parsley can easily be substituted out with other dried herbs like oregano, marjoram, or rosemary.
  • The air fryer does not need to be preheated for the zucchini to get roasted.
  • You do not need to spray your air fryer basket with oil. The oil that you toss the zucchini in helps keep it from sticking to the basket.
Zucchini on a white plate with a fork.

How to make

The first step is taking your zucchini and slicing it up into chunks.

Chopped zucchini cubes on a cutting board.

Next, in a large bowl, add your olive oil, garlic powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, and salt. Stir to combine.

Herbs and olive oil in a bowl.

Add your zucchini and mix together until zucchini is coated.

Raw zucchini in a glass bowl.

Place zucchini in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F, shaking halfway through.

Raw zucchini in an air fryer basket.

Yum!

Cooked zucchini in an air fryer basket.

Plate, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Zucchini up close.
Garlic herb zucchini on a plate.

Air Fryer Garlic Herb Zucchini

Recipe by Aimee
Air Fryer Garlic Herb Zucchini is flavorful, light, and makes the perfect side dish! This air fryer zucchini cooks quickly in the air fryer and is so easy to make. The zucchini gets roasted to perfection in the air fryer.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 81 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice into chunks, about ½ inch thick, discarding the end pieces.
  • In a large bowl, add the olive oil, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chopped zucchini to the bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Add the zucchini in a single layer to your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Notes

  • All air fryers cook differently, please check the zucchini several times to achieve your perfect level of doneness.
  • The dried thyme and dried parsley can easily be substituted out with other dried herbs like oregano, marjoram, or rosemary.
  • The air fryer does not need to be preheated for the zucchini to get roasted.
  • You do not need to spray your air fryer basket with oil. The oil that you toss the zucchini in helps keep it from sticking to the basket.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Judi

    July 09, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Your picture shows using parchment paper in the fryer. Is this the case? Do you use this paper while using the air fryer? Your steps don't include this but picture shows it.

    Thanks

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    • Aimee

      July 11, 2022 at 11:40 am

      Hi Judi! The use of parchment paper is completely up to you. I sometimes use it, but many times don't. It's more of a matter of how messy I want my air fryer to get. :)
      If you DO use parchment paper, make sure to use the kind that is specific for air fryers that has holes in it. That helps the airflow in air fryers. But it's not necessary!

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