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Easy Air Fryer Zucchini

This easy air fryer zucchini comes together to create the perfect side dish in less than 15 minutes!

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (or 3 small)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, trim the stem and base ends off of the zucchini, then cut it in half lengthwise. Cut it into 3/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini. Season with thyme, salt and peppers and toss to coat.
  4. Place the zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until tender, tossing once during the cook time.
  5. Serve warm with lemon wedges and Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • Storing: Zucchini cooked in the air fryer is best served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Zucchini cooked in the air fryer is best served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Freezing is not recommended.
  • Reheating: To reheat, add the air fried zucchini back to the air fryer and cook on 400°F for about 60-90 seconds or until warmed through.
  • To reheat, add the air fried zucchini back to the air fryer and cook on 400°F for about 60-90 seconds or until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 153mg (6%) Potassium 257mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 201IU (4%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 153mg 6%
Potassium 257mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 201IU 4%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.