Air Fryer Zucchini (with Parmesan Cheese)
This easy air fryer zucchini is crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in olive oil, Parmesan, and paprika for a burst of flavor. A quick, healthy side dish that cooks in just 12 minutes and goes with almost anything.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini about 300g (10.6oz), trim off the top and the bottom, slice and cut into halves
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim off the top and bottom of the zucchini, then slice into 1–1.5 cm (½ inch) thick pieces and halve each piece.Optional step: Pat dry with paper towels if the sliced zucchinis are watery.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until the zucchini is well coated.
- Place the zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 6 minutes.
- Flip the zucchini and continue air frying at 200°C (400°F) for another 6 minutes.
- Transfer the zucchini to a plate and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg