Air Fryer Zucchini
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Air Fryer Zucchini
Description
This Air Fryer Zucchini recipe begins by trimming and slicing medium zucchinis into quarter-inch thick pieces. The slices are seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to add brightness and seasoning that complements the natural mild flavor of the zucchini.
The slices cook at 400°F for 15 minutes in an air fryer basket with a shake halfway through to ensure even cooking. The result is tender zucchini with slight golden edges but not crispy. For a crispier snack, thinner slices (about ⅛ inch) cooked in single layers and batches are recommended, which produce a texture closer to fries.
This zucchini can be served immediately as a side or healthy snack. When reheated, it can be refreshed in the air fryer to regain warmth without sogginess. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to three days. The recipe notes suggest selecting medium zucchini with smooth, dark green skin for best texture.
Freezing is possible by first freezing zucchini pieces in a single layer to avoid clumping, then transferring to storage containers. Overcooking leads to mushiness, so checking for doneness a few minutes before time is advised.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini 1.5 pounds, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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
Notes
- Choose medium zucchinis with smooth, dark green skin for optimal texture.
- For crispier zucchini, slice thinner (⅛ inch) and cook in batches in a single layer.
- Overcooking can make the zucchini mushy; check for fork tenderness towards the end of cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 4-5 minutes.
- To freeze, cool zucchini completely and freeze in a single layer before packing to prevent clumping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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