Enjoy a healthy and flavorful side dish with this easy air fryer recipe for zucchini. Seasoned with garlic and minced onion, it's a delicious addition to any meal.
Wash the zucchini squash and cut it into triangular slices that are about ½ inch thick.
1 Zucchini Squash
Season the Zucchini:
In a bowl, toss the zucchini slices with extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, minced onion, and black pepper. Ensure that the zucchini is evenly coated with the seasonings.
¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt, ¼ teaspoon Minced Onion, ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes.
Air Frying the Zucchini:
Place the seasoned zucchini slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them.
First Round of Cooking:
Air fry the zucchini slices for 4 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
Toss and Second Round of Cooking:
Carefully open the air fryer and toss the zucchini slices for even cooking.
Air fry for an additional 4 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
Optional Topping (Recommended!):
If desired, you can sprinkle more minced onion or grated Parmesan cheese over the air-fried zucchini before serving.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the zucchini slices are tender and slightly crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
Serve the delicious air-fried zucchini as a flavorful and nutritious side dish.