Air Fryer Zucchini

My Air Fryer Zucchini is a simple and delicious side dish that can be made in just 15 minutes! I roast nutritious zucchini in the air fryer and top it with lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It's a versatile dish that's equally suitable for a casual summer barbecue or elegant holiday dinner. This gluten-free recipe has no breading and is perfect if you're following a low carb or keto diet.

I love using my air fryer, especially in the summertime when I don't feel like turning on the oven. Not only is air frying a healthy way of cooking, it's also so convenient! I make everything from quesadillas to coconut shrimp to salmon teriyaki in the air fryer.

Air fryers heat up quickly, cook food really fast, and are easy to clean. Because of the way they work, air fryers are also great for cooking vegetables.

Air fryers have a mechanical fan that helps circulate hot air around your food very efficiently. This produces roasted vegetables that are beautifully caramelized in a fraction of the amount of time it would take to cook in the oven! 

This Air Fryer Zucchini is my new favorite way to cook zucchini. I think you'll love it too!

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Can You Cook Zucchini in an Air Fryer?

Yes, air frying is an excellent way to cook zucchini! Air fryers heat up quickly and cook food really fast. You can make perfectly roasted zucchini in the air fryer in just 5-7 minutes. That's less time than it takes to preheat most ovens!

This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe uses no breading. I simply toss diced zucchini with olive oil and seasonings before cooking it. The end result is zucchini that's perfectly cooked on the inside with nice caramelization on the outside. If you prefer to make zucchini coins, you can slice the zucchini into thin rounds before roasting it in the air fryer.

If you're looking for a recipe with breading, you can try my Crispy Zucchini Fries. I make those by coating zucchini planks in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before baking them.

You can pretty much cook anything that you would typically cook in an oven in an air fryer. After all, an air fryer is basically a small convection oven that sits on your countertop. You just need to adjust the cooking temperature and time.

Learn how to adapt any recipe to cook in your air fryer! Read my Easy Oven to Air Fryer Conversion Guide and get my helpful conversion chart!

Low Carb + Keto Air Fried Zucchini

This healthy Air Fryer Zucchini recipe uses no breading, and is low carb and keto. One serving has only 3 grams net carbs. If you're looking for another low carb zucchini recipe, try my Low Carb & Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats.

Zucchini is a low starch vegetable and is an excellent choice if you're on a low carb or keto diet. For 1 cup of chopped zucchini with skin, you will get 3.9 g total carbs, 2.7 g net carbs, 0.4 g fat, and 1.5 g protein per the USDA.

Zucchini is also a very nutritious vegetable. It's low in calories and is packed with water and fiber. It’s a good source of several beneficial vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, especially vitamin C.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Zucchini (No Breading)

Ingredient Notes:

• Zucchini- choose firm, medium-sized zucchini. You can also use yellow summer squash.
• Seasonings- I use garlic powder, Italian seasoning and kosher salt. You can substitute other herbs and spices like dried basil, oregano or parsley.
• Parmesan cheese and lemon juice- I like to sprinkle on freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice when the zucchini comes out of the air fryer for an extra pop of flavor.

Equipment

You'll need an air fryer to make this healthy roasted zucchini dish. There are many different brands on the market. I use this Ninja Air Fryer. It has a 5.5 quart capacity, which I think is good for a family of four.

Step-By-Step Instructions

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• Step 1- Dice the zucchini into thick pieces (about ¾-inch wide). I like to do this by slicing the zucchini in half lengthwise and then slicing it again into quarters. Then I dice it into pieces.
• Step 2- Toss the zucchini in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
• Step 3- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Put the zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook the zucchini in batches if needed.
• Step 4- Cook zucchini 5-7 minutes to desired tenderness. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl and top with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Devour!

What To Serve With This Dish

This versatile Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini is a tasty side dish that can be served with just about anything from chicken to burgers to seafood.

It's perfect for summer entertaining when you're grilling up dishes like my Beef Kofta Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken Kebabs or Grilled Salmon Burgers. You can even serve this dish at your holiday table.

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