Crispy Zucchini in the Air Fryer Easy Recipe
This crispy air fryer zucchini recipe coats zucchini slices with olive oil and a flavorful mixture of parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and spices, creating a quick and delicious snack or side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 0.25-inch rounds (~4 cups)
- 1.75 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper pinch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the sliced zucchini in a bowl and toss with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Dredge each oiled zucchini round through the parmesan mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate.
- Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with coated zucchini rounds. You may need to work in batches if your air fryer is small.
- Spray coated zucchini lightly with non-stick cooking spray, then air fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Carefully remove zucchini from the air fryer using a spatula or fork.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy air fryer zucchini!
Notes
This air fryer zucchini recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy snack or side dish. Adjust spice levels to taste and serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.