Air Fryer Zucchini

Roasting zucchini in the air fryer is a quick and easy, delicious and healthy way to cook this versatile summer squash.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Canadian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 72kcal

Preheat the air fryer to 400°
Trim blossom and stem ends from zucchini and discard
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, then cut each half into ¼ inch slices
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice
Put the seasoned zucchini in the air fryer basket.
Cook 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Serve right away

Choose zucchini which aren't overly small or large. A medium zucchini is about eight inches long and weighs about 7 ounces. The squash should have a smooth, dark green skin.
You can use yellow zucchini, also called golden zucchini, or a mixture of green and yellow. There isn't really any texture or flavor difference between the two summer squash varieties.
This recipe will yield fork tender zucchini pieces, which will turn slightly golden brown but will not be crispy.
If you prefer crispy zucchini, slice zucchini into much thinner pieces (⅛") and air fry in batches. Put the slices of zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer. The crispy zucchini slices make a great healthy snack or substitute for French fries. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce.
I have a Gourmia 6 quart air fryer, and all of the zucchini fit in one batch, but depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.
Over cooking will result in mushy zucchini. Use a fork to check for doneness a couple of minutes before the cooking time is finished.
Store leftover zucchini in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to three days.
To reheat, put the zucchini in the air fryer which has been preheated to 400°. Heat for 4-5 minutes.
To freeze, make sure zucchinni is completely cooled, then put the pieces on a tray in a single layer. Put the tray in the freezer for a couple of hours before packing them in a zip lock bag or freezer container.