Air Fryer Zucchini: Crispy, Healthy & Quick Side Dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp salt (to taste)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 0.25 cup nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Wash and trim the zucchini, cutting them into 1/2-inch thick sticks or rounds.
- Lay the cut zucchini on a rack over a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels.
- Toss the dried zucchini with olive oil and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper).
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for about 6-8 minutes, flip them over, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender-crisp.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (120g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg