The BEST Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe (Takes Just 15 Minutes)

This air fryer zucchini recipe combines zucchini with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, and parmesan cheese to create a side dish that everyone at your dinner table will be raving about - yes, even the kids. By air frying zucchini, you can get this sometimes soggy vegetable to turn out completely the opposite. It's crispy and cheesy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. And it's jam packed with flavor. The best part about making this air fried zucchini recipe though is that it takes just 15 minutes to make! 

The Best Air Fryer Zucchini

This quick and easy zucchini recipe has quickly become one of my favorite side dishes to make for family dinners. Honestly, I'd even go as far as saying that it's one of my favorite zucchini recipes of all time.

The zucchini slices always turn out so perfectly in the air fryer, and the seasoning blend and cheese take 'em over the top. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, it only takes 15 minutes to make 'em this way - and clean-up is a breeze too.

Also, I'm not going to lie; I'm all about recipes that have little to no clean-up since I feel like all I do is clean-up after my 2-year-old all day long. 

Anyway, if you're looking for a fast, easy, and tasty side the whole family will love, look no further than this addictive air fryer zucchini recipe!

Now every great side dish needs an equally delicious main dish to serve with it while you're at it, so if you need some ideas, I've got ya covered. A few of my favorite things to serve with this air fried zucchini is this blackened chicken, this bottom round roast, these sauteed pork chops, and this pan seared halibut. 

Ingredients

Now, another reason I love this air fried zucchini recipe is that it's made with super simple ingredients. Besides the zucchini, all of the other ingredients you'll need to make it are basically kitchen/pantry staples. You probably already have most - if not all of them - at home already! 

Anyway, here's everything to make it:

• 3 zucchinis
• ½ tbs olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

That's everything you need! Pretty simple, right?

Oh, and if you happen to have any leftover zucchini after this recipe, you can use it to make these tasty zucchini fries, this low carb chicken alfredo recipe, this zucchini bread, or even this sauteed zucchini.

How to Cook Zucchini in the Air Fryer

As I've said a few times, this air fryer zucchini recipe is a cinch to make.

In fact, all you have to do is slice up the zucchini, toss it in the seasonings, pop it in the air fryer basket, and let it cook to perfection. 

With that said, let's not waste another minute, lets get cooking.

Step 1: Prep the Zucchini

Before you get into the recipe, you'll want to preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Then, while your air fryer preheats, you can wash and dry the zucchini if you haven't done so already. After you've taken care of that, you can cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Next, chop the halves into half-moon shapes that are ¼ inch thick.

Once the zucchini is all cut up, you take out a large mixing bowl, add the zucchini slices to it, and coat them with the olive oil. Then, add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper, and give everything a mix.

Finally, you'll want to add the freshly grated parmesan cheese to the bowl and gently stir everything together to coat the zucchini in the cheese.

Step 2: Air Fry The Zucchini

Now that the zucchini slices are all seasoned, you can line the preheated air fryer basket with some parchment paper and add the slices to it. Keep in mind if your zucchini slices don't fit in one layer, you'll want to cook them in batches.

You'll want to air fry the zucchini for about 10 minutes, and halfway through cooking you'll want give your air fryer basket a good shake, so the zucchini cooks evenly.

Finally, you can transfer your air fried zucchini to a plate and serve it warm.

Enjoy!

What to Serve with Air Fried Zucchini

As I mentioned earlier, this air fryer zucchini makes a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. If you need some more ideas for what to serve them with, here are some of my favorite recipes to pair with these air fried zucchini slices:

• Pan seared thin pork chops
• Roasted chicken thighs
• Pan seared salmon

And for dipping sauces, you can't miss out on these:

• Dill sauce
• Yogurt sauce
• BBQ sauce

How to Store Air Fried Zucchini

This recipe for air fried zucchini will make just about 2 servings, so there's a good chance you won't have any leftovers after you make it. However, if you do end up with some leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

How To Reheat Zucchini

Whenever you're ready to enjoy your air fried zucchini again, you can either eat it cold or you can reheat it and eat it hot. With that said, I think it's best served warm.

The good news is that you can reheat this zucchini the same way you make it - in the air fryer! Just reheat the zucchini in an air fryer set to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes - or until it's warmed through and crispy. Voila, it should taste just like it did the first time you made/ate it.

FAQs About This Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe

How do you cook zucchini so it's not soggy?

Cooking zucchini slices in the air fryer is a great way to gradually draw out the excess moisture and ensure you don't end up with soggy zucchini.

Another good strategy to make sure you don't end up with soggy zucchini is to salt it 10-15 minutes before cooking it. Salting zucchini draws the water from it and almost guarantees you crispy results when you cook it. If you use this technique, make sure to pat the zucchini dry with a paper towel before you cook it. 

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make zucchini in the air fryer!

I absolutely love zucchini, and I think this air fried zucchini recipe is one of the best ways to make it. Plus, not only is this recipe delicious, but it's super versatile. It literally goes great with just about anything and everything.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this air fryer zucchini recipe as much as I do. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

If you love cooking with your air fryer, I have a ton of other easy air fryer recipes on the blog that you can try out next!

Here are some reader favorites:

• Air fryer sweet potato fries
• Air fryer kale chips
• Air fryer brussel sprouts
• Air fryer pork chops
• Air fryer chicken breast

Oh, and for even more delicious and healthy recipes, be sure to follow my Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram. I post new recipes on 'em all the time!

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