Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

Summer squash and zucchini squash are two vegetables that should be on everyone's radar when it comes to cooking. These delicious vegetables have a mild flavor that works well in recipes ranging from soups to pasta, and they're also the perfect side dish. 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, coupled with the simple seasonings, creates a vegetable side dish that complements any recipe without being overpowered or overpowering other dishes.

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!
• Versatile: You can change up the spices to suit your tastes, and the simplicity of the dish makes it an excellent side for almost any meal.
• Tasty: These air fryer roasted zucchini and squash recipe is loaded with the perfect blend of seasoning for a super tasty side.

Ingredients

• Yellow Squash and Zucchini: Yellow squash and zucchini add mild flavor and tons of health benefits.
• Seasonings: A blend of paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and a few others add a good amount of flavor without being overpowering.
• Avocado Oil: I used Nutiva avocado oil for this recipe. It has a neutral flavor, and it's 100% organic.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Flavor Variations

• Try different seasonings: Use your favorite seasoning blends to change the flavor of this dish.
• Make it spicy: Try adding red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• Add more veggies: Try adding some sliced onion and mushrooms for more flavor.
• Add parmesan: Add parmesan cheese for an earthy, nutty flavor.
• Use any neutral oil: Olive oil or coconut oil both work well in place of avocado oil.

Instructions

1: Toss the sliced zucchini and squash with the avocado oil and seasonings.

2: Place the zucchini and squash in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

3: Cook zucchini and squash for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Enjoy!

Hint

Use a vegetable scrubber to thoroughly clean your squash and zucchini. This gets all the dirt out of the ridges in the skin.

Storage

Refrigerate this zucchini squash air fryer dish for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.

To reheat the vegetables, place portions on microwaveable plates, and cook at 30-second intervals until heated through.

Pairing Suggestions

The simple seasonings and the mild flavor of squash and zucchini air fryer dish make a recipe that pairs well with just about everything.

Serve this recipe alongside tuna casserole or pork tenderloin for a full meal that's bursting with flavor.

Their flavor also works well with spicier dishes like this Cajun shrimp pasta or Buffalo chicken pasta.

Tips

• Cut your zucchini and squash into ¼-inch slices. This is the sweet spot for quick cooking time and the best texture.
• It's best to toss your sliced veggies with the oil and seasonings or fold them with a spatula rather than stirring them. This avoids breaking up the sliced veggies.
• 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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