5 from 6 votes
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
8 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 thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes pinch
- lemon for serving, wedges
- Parmesan Cheese for serving (optional, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini. Season with thyme, salt and peppers and toss to coat.
- 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.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and Parmesan, if desired.
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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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.