Air fryer zucchini is a easy side dish to make! This is a delicious and quick way to make zucchini in the air fryer. The zucchini is seasoned with spices, but is easy to customize.
In the summer, I usually wind up with so much zucchini. And I'm not complaining, because it is delicious.
But I often try to think of easy ways to make it! For awhile, I was sautéing my zucchini, but now I love just cubing it up and throwing it in the air fryer!
Why make zucchini in the air fryer
Zucchini is so delicious in the air fryer! Here's a few reasons why the air fryer is the perfect way to make zucchini.
Quick - Making zucchini in the air fryer is super quick. Usually zucchini can be cooked in less than 15 minutes, depending on how you are making it and how big the zucchini is.
Easy - Once you pop the zucchini in the air fryer, it just needs to be shaken a few times during cooking. So easy to make.
Delicious - Zucchini gets perfectly roasted in the air fryer. The outside gets browned and perfect. Plus, you can season it in so many different ways.
Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make zucchini in the air fryer
Cut the zucchini into cubes.
In a large bowl, add oil and seasonings.
Stir to combine.
Add the zucchini to the bowl and stir until zucchini is coated in oil and seasonings.
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes, then add zucchini to air fryer basket.
Air fry, shaking the basket several times while cooking.
Plate and enjoy!
Recipe tips
- All air fryers cook differently. Make sure to check frequently for doneness and adjust to your specific air fryer.
- Cook time may vary slightly based on the size you cut the zucchini.
How to customize
Air fried zucchini can be customized in so many ways! Some ideas are listed below, but you can also customize with different seasonings and spices, depending on what you are in the mood for and what you have at your house.
What to serve with air fried zucchini
I love serving the air fried zucchini with so many dishes! Here are a few ideas.
Main courses - Air fryer panko chicken, air fryer honey dijon salmon, air fryer bone-in chicken thighs
Side dishes - Air fryer corn on the cob, air fryer crescent rolls, air fryer parmesan potatoes
Desserts - Air fryer apples, air fryer cinnamon peaches, air fryer bananas
How long should you cook zucchini in the air fryer
How long you cook the zucchini will depend on the size, however in a lot of cases 10-12 minutes will give you a perfectly roasted exterior and soft interior.
How to store leftover zucchini
Leftover zucchini can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
How to reheat zucchini
Zucchini can be added back to the air fryer to cook for 3-5 minutes when reheating. Make sure zucchini is hot and ready to be eaten! If not, place back in the air fryer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Zucchini can also be reheated in an oven or skillet.
More air fryer vegetable recipes
Air Fryer Zucchini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- While air fryer preheats, cut zucchini into 1 inch cubes. Add olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add zucchini cubes to the bowl and stir until zucchini is coated.
- Once air fryer is done preheating, add zucchini cubes and cook at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through cook time.
- Remove from the air fryer and enjoy.
Notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Make sure to check frequently for doneness and adjust to your specific air fryer.
- Cook time may vary slightly based on the size you cut the zucchini.
Nutrition
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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