Cook up a batch of Air Fryer Zucchini for the perfect easy side dish!
Chunks of zucchini are tossed with a light bread crumb and parmesan topping and baked to crispy perfection.
You’ll Love Air Fryer Zucchini Because…
- The air fryer cooks veggies so fast!
- It gives zucchini an oven-roasted flavor without turning on the oven or preheating.
- It’s lightly coated for a crisp exterior while letting the zucchini shine.
- This Air Fryer zucchini recipe is delicious and pairs with almost any meal!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Zucchini
- Zucchini: Use fresh, medium-sized zucchini squash. If using extra large garden zucchini with thick skin, peel it and scrape out any seeds before dicing.
- Bread Crumbs: Panko breadcrumbs add crunch. Regular breadcrumbs can be used in place.
- Parmesan: Parmesan cheese adds great flavor.
- Seasonings: Dried herbs are added for flavor. If using fresh basil, toss it with the cooked zucchini just before serving.
Variations
- Swap up the seasonings to your liking. Use Italian seasoning in place of the herbs or add ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Any kind of summer squash will work in this recipe.
How to Cook Zucchini in the Air Fryer
- Cut zucchini into ¾-inch cubes – no need to peel them.
- Toss with seasonings and bread crumbs (recipe below).
- Place the zucchini in the Air Fryer basket and cook until crisp.
Serve alongside a chicken breast or salmon filet. Or with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
More Zucchini Recipes
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Air Fryer Zucchini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini about 2 medium
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini into ¾" chunks.
- In a medium bowl, combine zuccchini, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Add the zucchini mixture to the air fryer basket, in a single layer, and air fry for 5-7 minutes or until zucchini reaches desired tenderness.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
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Excellent method, and perfect ratio of breadcrumbs and cheese to the oil. My husband and I loved this. I scooped out the breadcrumbs that fell through the grate and used them the next night on some cooked cauliflower. So good.
Yum!
Delicious and so simple. Great recipe. Thanks much.
Great timely recipe. Added banana peppers, onion and kind of fresh garden flavor we crave this time of year.
Great additions Mike, thanks for sharing!
Another good timely recipe. Added banana peppers, onion. Really garden fresh dish you crave this time of year
I also put soft goat cheese in to really make it oh so yummy.
This was so good !!
It needed another minute or two in the air fryer to get a little crispy
This will be in our rotation often !!!!
This was so easy and tasted wonderful!
So glad you loved it Rebecca!
Great recipe. I was looking for a good zuchini recipe. This one is great!!! I sprayed the zuchini with olive oil and then added the rest of the ingredients. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us.
Quick and easy! I did use a bit more parm/panko and added a tad garlic powder otherwise followed the recipe. We thought it was very good.
Glad to hear you loved it, Martha! Thanks for leaving a comment.
Fantastic! Reading prior comments was helpful. I knew the point of the bread crumbs and parm was crunch, not a breaded vegetable. We loved it. Some changes:
Cut into discs so thinner and good surface for crisping.
Used panko.
I cooked a fair amount longer than recipe suggests because we like the veggie crisp, browned, well done.
Added garlic and onion powders.
Followed all other instructions and it was the star of our dinner!
This recipe is really good! The seasoning ratio is spot-on and when I was looking at the picture of it I could see that it wouldn’t be totally loaded with bread crumbs which was what I wanted. I sprayed my pan – I always do because who wants to have to deal with cooked on food?! Prep was simple and those leftover crumbs in the bowl that didn’t get on the zukes? They were a little salad topper and quite tasty!
Using the extra crumbs as a salad topper is a great idea, Joan! Glad this recipe was a hit!
I’m not sure how others get the breadcrumbs, etc to stick to the zucchini. I tried this twice with the same results. I ended up with naked pieces of cooked zucchini, with all the breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs in the bottom of my air fryer basket.
I am sorry to hear that, Joan. The oil and the moisture from the zucchini should be enough to keep the breadcrumbs stuck on.
Can I use fresh herbs rather than dried?
That should work just fine! You will likely want to use more to get the same flavor Mickie! If you try it I would love to hear how it turns out.
Made this last night and we all loved them! I added fresh parsley and garlic powder and it came out amazing. I prefer zucchini to have a bit of a “bite”, so I cooked for 7 minutes and it was perfect!