Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash is the perfect side for any meal. Sliced zucchini and squash are seasoned with a simple blend, then air-fried until golden. It's an easy side that works perfectly for dinner or meal prep and is ready in just 20 minutes!.
Quick Look: Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
- ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes
- 🍲 Servings: 4 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 158 calories per serving
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: soft, juicy vegetables topped with fresh herbs for flavor
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy - The ultimate quick and easy option
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Summer squash and zucchini squash are two vegetables that should be on everyone's radar when it comes to dinner ideas. These delicious vegetables have a mild flavor that works well in recipes ranging from soups to pasta, and they also make perfect gluten-free side dishes. Talk about versatility!
This delicious air fryer squash and zucchini recipe is an even easier version of this pan-fried squash and zucchini. The mild flavor of yellow summer squash and zucchini, combined with simple seasonings, creates a vegetable side dish that complements any recipe without overpowering or being overpowered by other dishes.
I love pairing this simple zucchini and yellow squash recipe with dinner options like this pasta with chorizo and chicken or homemade, gluten free hamburger helper for a delicious meal that ticks all the boxes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: You'll only need squash, zucchini, and a few seasonings to make this dish.
- Easy to Make: Air fried squash zucchini and zucchini are ready in just minutes.
- Healthy: This air fryer recipe uses nothing more than veggies, seasonings, and a little avocado oil, so it's an extremely healthy recipe. Air fryer roasted veggies are always a healthy choice!
- Customizable: You can use any of your favorite seasonings to change the flavor of this dish.
- Versatile: The simple flavors of this dish make it the perfect pairing for almost any main dish. They're so good with almost any of these easy chicken recipes or beef recipe ideas.
- Tasty: These air fryer roasted zucchini and squash recipe is loaded with the perfect blend of seasoning for a super tasty side.
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Ingredients
You'll find a complete list of the ingredients for this recipe and their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Flavor Variations
- Seasonings: Use your favorite seasoning blends to change the flavor of this dish. Get creative with dried spices like Italian seasoning, herbs de Provence, or other blends. Have fun experimenting!
- Spicy: Adding red pepper flakes gives the veggies a spicy kick and a little more flavor.
- More Veggies: Try adding some sliced onion and mushrooms for more flavor.
- Add Parmesan: Parmesan cheese adds an earthy, nutty flavor
- Add Breading: Try dipping the veggies in some egg and panko for a lighter version of fried zucchini and squash.
- Oil: Olive oil or coconut oil both work well in place of avocado oil.
How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
Slice the zucchini and squash.
Toss with the oil and seasonings.
Air fry in a single layer at 400°F until tender.
Enjoy with your favorite main!
Expert Tips
- Look for squash with a vibrant yellow skin and no marring. They should be firm with just a bit of give, not soft.
- Fresh zucchini should have a deep green skin with no marring. The zucchini should be firm with just a touch of give.
- Fresh zucchini should have a deep green skin with no marring. The zucchini should be firm with just a touch of give.
- It's best to toss your sliced veggies with the oil and seasonings or fold them with a spatula rather than stirring them. This prevents the sliced veggies from breaking up.
- For even cooking in all air fryer recipes, preheat your air fryer. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it produces the best results.
- ALWAYS wash your vegetables, even organic ones. You never know what might be lurking on the skin.
- If your air fryer is on the small side, cook the vegetables in batches. Never layer the vegetables on top of each other.
Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash FAQ
Air frying is definitely a healthier alternative to regular frying. An air fryer uses super-hot circulating air to cook vegetables and meats with a fraction of the oil, and it does it faster.
While not technically necessary, preheating your air fryer can produce better results. Preheating the air fryer results in more even heating and cooking and shorter cooking times.
If you overcook the vegetables, use too much oil, slice them too thickly, or put too many in the basket at once, your vegetables will come out soggy.
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini large
- 1 squash large
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon Nutiva avocado oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the vegetables. Then, slice them into ¼-inch slices.
- Toss the sliced vegetables with avocado oil and all seasonings until thoroughly coated.
- Place the seasoned zucchini and squash in an even layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Refrigerate the zucchini and squash for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended, as the zucchini will get watery when defrosted.
- Microwave at 30-second intervals to reheat.
- Look for squash with a vibrant yellow skin and no marring. They should be firm with just a bit of give, not soft.
- Fresh zucchini should have a deep green skin with no marring. The zucchini should be firm with just a touch of give.
- Fresh zucchini should have a deep green skin with no marring. The zucchini should be firm with just a touch of give.
- It's best to toss your sliced veggies with the oil and seasonings or fold them with a spatula rather than stirring them. This prevents the sliced veggies from breaking up.
- For even cooking in all air fryer recipes, preheat your air fryer. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it produces the best results.
- ALWAYS wash your vegetables, even organic ones. You never know what might be lurking on the skin.
- If your air fryer is on the small side, cook the vegetables in batches. Never layer the vegetables on top of each other.
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Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Dee says
So easy to make. It’s now a new weekly recipe for us.
Leslie says
This is my favorite way to eat zucchini and squash!!
Juyali says
I'm becoming more and more of an air fryer cook. It's so easy, right!?
I tried this recipe and it turned out so so good. We are zucchini lovers, and I'm glad I found your recipe. 😊
NKendrick says
Yay! Glad you loved it!
Swathi says
Air fryer zucchini and squash is delicious I tried it, great easy to make side dish.
Krystle says
This cooks up so crispy! Such a great way to use all the zucchini I'm getting from my garden.