Description
Air Fryer Zucchini is a delightful, crispy side dish that brings out the best in fresh zucchini while keeping things healthy and simple. In just 12 minutes, you can enjoy perfectly seasoned bites that are golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. This versatile dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats, pasta, or even stands alone as a nutritious snack. The combination of panko and parmesan creates a rich flavor profile that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Say goodbye to greasy frying and hello to a deliciously crunchy alternative!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small/medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons panko or breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about 2-3 minutes.
- Slice zucchini into approximately ¾” chunks.
- In a bowl, drizzle zucchini with oil and toss to coat.
- In another bowl, mix panko, parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle seasoning over zucchini and toss until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 5 minutes; shake the basket and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg