This Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini squash recipe is an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish, appetizer. Vegan, low carb, keto, paleo, and gluten-free.
Air Fryer Zucchini Ingredients
You will only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe
- Zucchini - Choose fresh, firm squash for this recipe. You don't have to peel the skin.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – aads richness and ideal for roasting to soften and brown. You may also use avocado or grapeseed oil.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt and pepper.
How to Cook Zucchini in Air Fryer
Cut the zucchini into ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
Transfer the diced zucchini to a medium-sized bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Add the seasoned zucchini to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned and roasted. Shake the basket halfway through.
Serve the Roasted Zucchini immediately.
How to Roast Zucchini in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Transfer the seasoned zucchini to a baking sheet.
Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned and roasted (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.
Serving Suggestion
This air-fried zucchini can be enjoyed as a side dish with sandwiches or in tacos or bowls. They can also be added to salads or enjoyed as an appetizer.
Storing & Reheating
Storage: To store your roasted zucchini, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 2-3 days.
Reheating: To reheat your zucchini, Air fry on 350°F for about 2 minutes or microwave them for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Expert Tips & Notes
- Dice them into the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
- Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the zucchini to be cooked evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted zucchini get soggy as they sit and cool.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
More Zucchini Recipes
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- Perfect Roasted Cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Broccoli
- Butternut Squash
Air Fryer Zucchini
Equipment
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 teaspoons oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini into ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
- Transfer the diced zucchini to a medium-sized bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Add the seasoned zucchini to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned and roasted. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Serve the Roasted Zucchini immediately.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Transfer the seasoned zucchini to a baking sheet.Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned and roasted (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.
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SK says
I love it.
Bhavana Patil says
Thank you SK 😊