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Air Fryer Zucchini
Crispy air fryer zucchini with a golden Parmesan panko topping is a light, fast, and healthy side and a great way to use up extra zucchini.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 99 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 small/medium zucchini about 1 1/4 pounds
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese for a vegan version, use nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- If you’d like to keep the zucchini warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200°F. Trim off the ends of the zucchini and cut into quarters length-wise. Place each quarter against the cutting board, flat side down, then cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick half-moons so that you have chunks that are about 3/4 inch in size each. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the zucchini with the oil. Toss to coat.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the panko, Parmesan, flour, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Sprinkle over the zucchini, then toss to coat the zucchini as evenly as possible.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place half of the zucchini in the air fryer basket in an even layer (no need to coat it with nonstick cooking spray).
- Air fry zucchini for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking a few times throughout, until the breadcrumbs are golden and the zucchini is tender but not mushy. Transfer to a serving plate or a parchment-lined baking sheet if keeping warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from my Zucchini Fries.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate zucchini in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F or in the air fryer.
- TO FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing zucchini, as it becomes soggy once thawed. If you insist, you can freeze zucchini in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.