Description
Air Fryer Zucchini is a delightful and healthy dish that vegetable lovers will adore! This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh zucchini into crispy bites with a perfectly seasoned coating. Ideal for summer picnics, family dinners, or as a tasty snack, this air-fried treat retains the tender texture of zucchini while achieving that sought-after crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small/medium zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 ½ tablespoons panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Slice zucchinis into roughly ¾” chunks and toss them in a mixing bowl with avocado or olive oil.
- In a separate small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the zucchini and toss until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes. Shake halfway through cooking and continue for an additional 2-4 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (75g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg