Air fryer Zucchini and Squash
Air fryer zucchini and squash is an easy to make, quick and tasty vegetable side. Low carb and low calorie, it is must try.
Servings 4
Calories 41kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Zucchini or 250 gm.
- 1 cup Squash or 250 gm.
- 1 tsp. Olive oil
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Pepper
- ¾ tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. Minced garlic or garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini and squash into thin, even rounds and then cut into half moons.
- There is no need to peel them.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini and squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, lemon juice and paprika.
- Straight away put them in air fryer. I did not preheat the air fryer this time.
- Just spread the veggies in the air fryer basket so that there is not much overlap.
- Air fry at 360F or 180C for about 10 minutes.
- Zucchini and squash slices will be nicely roasted with crispy edges.
Video
Notes
1. Cut Vegetables evenly: When preparing your zucchini and squash, cut them in even-sized pieces. This helps them to cook uniformly in the air fryer. Thin slices or half-moon shapes are usually the best.
2. Don't Overcrowd the Basket: Lay zucchini and squash slices be in a single layer without much overlap for proper air circulation. Cook in batches if you are making a larger quantity.
3. Shaking the Basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking process. This helps to ensure even cooking and browning.
4. Cooking Time: Keep a close eye on your zucchini and squash as they cook.
Cooking times can vary based on the size of your vegetable slices and your air fryer model.
5. Using Oil: Though air fryers are designed to use less oil, a little bit of oil can go a long way in achieving the best texture and flavor.
I personally prefer adding a little bit of oil to my veggies.
6. Serving: Serve air fried zucchini and squash immediately for the best texture and taste.
They can get soggy if kept out for long.
2. Don't Overcrowd the Basket: Lay zucchini and squash slices be in a single layer without much overlap for proper air circulation. Cook in batches if you are making a larger quantity.
3. Shaking the Basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking process. This helps to ensure even cooking and browning.
4. Cooking Time: Keep a close eye on your zucchini and squash as they cook.
Cooking times can vary based on the size of your vegetable slices and your air fryer model.
5. Using Oil: Though air fryers are designed to use less oil, a little bit of oil can go a long way in achieving the best texture and flavor.
I personally prefer adding a little bit of oil to my veggies.
6. Serving: Serve air fried zucchini and squash immediately for the best texture and taste.
They can get soggy if kept out for long.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4320IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg