5 from 117 votes
Air Fryer Zucchini
Air Fryer Zucchini features tender zucchini slices tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then cooked until softly golden in an air fryer. The resulting zucchini pieces are moist and lightly caramelized but not crispy unless sliced thinner and cooked in batches. This method offers a healthy, flavorful way to enjoy summer squash quickly with a bright lemon finish enhancing the mild squash flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
72 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Canadian
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
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% 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.