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Crispy air fryer zucchini served in a tray.
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Zucchini
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: Air Fryer Zucchini
Servings: 2 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

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