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Air Fryer Lemon Zucchini

Published: Mar 3, 2023 · Last Updated: Dec 5, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer lemon zucchini roasts up perfectly. This is an easy zucchini recipe that makes a light and bright side dish in less than 20 minutes.

Roasted zucchini with lemon slices.

I love making fresh, healthy food in my air fryer. The air fryer is just so perfect for roasting up vegetables.

And when it's spring and summer? I love grabbing zucchini and roasting it up. And this is a Greek-inspired air fryer zucchini.

It's got the flavors of lemon and oregano for a pop of brightness and freshness. A favorite of mine in those spring and summer months.

Ingredients

  • Zucchini
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Recipe notes

  • Cook time may depend on how much you want your zucchini done and your particular air fryer. Want it roasted a little more? Let the zucchini cook for an extra minute or two.
  • Cook time may also depend on how you big you cut the zucchini.
  • This recipe also works well with yellow squash.

How to make the air fryer lemon zucchini

Dice the zucchini into cubes about ¾ inch in size. ( I love using my lightweight kiwi knives to slice zucchini).

Diced zucchini on a cutting board.

In a large bowl, add the olive oil, juice from ½ a lemon, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs in a glass bowl.

Stir to combine.

Oil and lemon mixed with herbs.

Add the zucchini to the bowl and stir to combine.

Zucchini mixed with herbs and lemon.

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes, then add the zucchini to the air fryer basket.

Uncooked zucchini in air fryer.

Cook at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes.

Roasted zucchini in air fryer.

Plate and enjoy!

Roasted zucchini on a white plate.
Roasted zucchini with lemon slices.

Customizations and substitutions

Want your zucchini a little spicier? Add some red pepper flakes.

Not a fan of oregano? Use a different dried herb. You can use herbs de provence, Italian seasoning, thyme, etc.

Want to make this dish a little fancier? Add some crumbled feta and fresh herbs to the finished zucchini.

You can also use yellow squash instead of zucchini if that's what you have/like.

What to serve with the zucchini

I love this air fryer lemon zucchini with some air fryer panko chicken, air fryer panko cod, air fryer peri peri chicken thighs, or air fryer honey dijon salmon.

This zucchini also pairs well with some peri peri rice, ras el hanout chicken thighs, or air fryer smashed potatoes.

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Air Fryer Lemon Zucchini

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer lemon zucchini roasts up perfectly. This is an easy recipe that makes a light and bright side dish in less than 20 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry zucchini. Dice into ¾ inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, add olive oil, juice from ½ a lemon, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add zucchini to the bowl and stir to coat in the oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Add zucchini to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), shaking halfway through.
  • Remove from air fryer and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook time may depend on how much you want your zucchini done and your particular air fryer. Want it roasted a little more? Let the zucchini cook for an extra minute or two.
  • Cook time may also depend on how you big you cut the zucchini.
  • This recipe also works well with yellow squash.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 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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