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Air fryer zucchini and squash in a serving bowl.

Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

Tressa Jamil
Make tender and lightly golden air fryer zucchini and squash! The versatile side dish cooks to perfection, and they're ready in 15 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 37 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 2 large zucchini, quartered, and ½-inch thick
  • 1 large yellow squash, quartered, and ½-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, coarse ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
 
  • Cut the zucchini and squash into ½-inch thick rounds and line them onto a cloth. Sprinkle them with salt and let them sit for 5 minutes.
  • Pat dry the vegetables with a cloth and cut the rounds into quarters. Add them to a mixing bowl and toss them with avocado oil, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (204℃). Pour the vegetables into the air fryer basket and spread them into a single layer. Cook for about 6-8 minutes (until tender), shaking the basket halfway through.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 37 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 590 mg | Potassium: 372 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 14 IU | Vitamin C: 46 mg | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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