Description
This simple and quick Air Fryer Zucchini recipe delivers perfectly tender zucchini chunks with a lightly crispy exterior, seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper. Ideal as a healthy side dish or snack, it offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh zucchini with minimal oil and effort using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- ½ Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Chop the zucchinis into ½-inch chunks ensuring the pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking. Place the pieces in a bowl.
- Season: Add the olive or avocado oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to the zucchini chunks, then toss well to ensure each piece is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Air fry: Transfer the seasoned zucchini to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the air fryer to 390°F and cook for 15-17 minutes, shaking or tossing the zucchini every few minutes to promote even cooking. The zucchini is done when tender with a few golden brown spots on the surface.
Notes
- Try to keep the zucchini pieces the same size for even cooking.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding chili flakes for some heat or herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the zucchini in an oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- This recipe serves as a great low-fat and low-calorie side dish suitable for many diet plans.
