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Air Fryer Zucchini

Published: Aug 25, 2021 · Modified: Jun 15, 2022 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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Air Fryer Zucchini is an easy, healthy side dish. Slices of zucchini are tossed with a mix of seasonings and lemon, then air fried until crisp and savory. Air fried zucchini carries a subtly sweet and savory flavor and will brighten up any dinner!

air fried roasted zucchini slices on a plate
Table Of Contents
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • Variations
  • Step By Step Directions
  • Tips & FAQs for Air Frying Zucchini
  • How to Store
  • Recipe
  • Recipe Reviews

This delicious summer zucchini recipe is made with a simple blend of dried herbs and seasonings, and is an easy way to enjoy fresh zucchini straight from the garden, farmer's market, or grocer.

It's a low carb and gluten free recipe that's low in calories and fat but big on flavor and nutrients!

This recipe contains no breading- just a tasty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings. It's prepared in minutes and air fries for only 7, making it a quick and easy side dish to accompany your favorite main meals, like air fried pecan-crusted chicken tenders, meatloaf, or fish.

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Recipe Ingredients

  • Fresh zucchini: small to medium bright green zucchini with few blemishes is best.
  • Seasonings: dried thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper give this recipe a great flavor and a little spice. Leave out the red pepper flakes for a mild version. Or, use your favorite seasoning blend in place of these herbs. Garlic, rosemary and oregano all taste great on zucchini. You can also use fresh herbs in a larger quantity.
  • Fresh squeezed lemon: can be substituted with bottled lemon juice
  • Olive oil: this recipe uses a spritz of olive oil spray, but you can use other oil sprays. I prefer the spray to avoid using too much oil, which can make zucchini soggy. You can use liquid oil if you prefer, but use a very small amount.
air fried zucchini close up on a plate

Variations

  • Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese and then air fry to make parmesan-crusted zucchini.
  • Cut the zucchini into rounds to make zesty zucchini chips.
  • Leave out the red pepper flakes for a non-spicy version.
  • Add garlic cloves to make roasted garlic zucchini. Or toss with already-made air fried roasted garlic after cooking. Garlic powder gives it a nice flavor too!
  • Add cherry tomatoes prior to air frying, for a delicious roasted tomato and zucchini side dish!
  • Use your favorite seasoning blend in place of the dried thyme, parsley, and red pepper.
  • Make zucchini chips or fries (just cut into a different shape), with the same seasoning blend.

Step By Step Directions

Step 1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the air fryer basket or tray with a light coating of olive oil. Place the zucchini slices in the basket or tray in one layer. Spritz lightly with olive oil spray.

Step 2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes.

sliced zucchini sprinkled with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and red pepper on a baking sheet

Step 3. Insert the basket or tray into air fryer and set the timer to 7 minutes (do not flip halfway).

zucchini on a tray inside an air fryer

Step 4. Squeeze the lemon over the zucchini slices and serve warm.

roasted zucchini with herbs on a tray

Enjoy!

💡Air Fryer Tip: You can use a basket or tray style air fryer when making zucchini (and other vegetables). Vegetables are best roasted in air fryers in single layer, which means for smaller air fryers or basket-style ones, you may need to work in batches.

I have the Instant Pot Omni Plus Air Fryer and the Duo Crisp basket-style. While both work great, the Duo is better for smaller batches of vegetables.

Tips & FAQs for Air Frying Zucchini

What type of zucchini is best for this recipe?

Use small to medium-sized fresh zucchini with few blemishes. It should be firm and bright green. You can also use any summer squash variety, including yellow and green squash types.

What other seasoning blends can I use?

Because zucchini has a mild flavor, an abundance of different seasonings can be used. Garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, garlic salt, and onion powder are great choices. An Italian seasoning blend tastes fantastic, and for a spicy roasted zucchini recipe, try Cajun or Creole seasoning.

At what temperature should I air fry zucchini?

Zucchini can be air fried at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (or 190 degrees Celsius). Recipes may vary slightly on their recommended temperature, as it depends on whether you are air frying zucchini chips, fries, boats, or slices.

For how long should I air fry zucchini?

Zucchini cooks quickly, especially in the air fryer. It should be cooked for between 5 and 12 minutes, depending on thickness and recipe. This recipe air fries the zucchini slices for 7 minutes. Always start on the lower end of the time range and check the zucchini until it reaches your desired tenderness. Remember that air fryers vary in their cook times, just as ovens do.

How to Store

Store zucchini in the fridge for up to 5 days. The longer leftovers are stored, the less "crisp" they will be. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave. 

It is not freezer-friendly.

seasoned air fryer zucchini on a plate

Recipe

air fried zucchini slices on a plate

Air Fryer Zucchini

Kristina Tipps
Air Fryer Zucchini is an easy, healthy side dish. Slices of zucchini are tossed with a mix of seasonings and lemon, then air fried until crisp and savory. Air fried zucchini carries a subtly sweet and savory flavor and will brighten up any dinner!
4.74 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes minutes
Total Time 12 minutes minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • olive oil spray
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the air fryer basket or tray with a light coating of olive oil. Place the zucchini slices in the basket or tray in one layer. Spritz lightly with olive oil spray.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes.
  • Insert basket or tray into air fryer and set the timer to 7 minutes (do not flip halfway).
  • When done squeeze the lemon over the zucchini and serve warm.

Notes

Store zucchini in the fridge for up to 5 days. The longer it is stored, the less "crisp" it will be. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave. 
There is no need to peel the zucchini before slicing. 
Use a very small amount of liquid olive oil instead of the spray. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 189IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Julia says

    August 28, 2021 at 1:03 am

    5 stars
    Yum, I love how easy this is with the air fryer (plus easy clean-up), the seasonings were just enough and made for a great side dish.

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