Description
This Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini recipe offers a quick, crispy, and flavorful way to enjoy tender zucchini chunks coated with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a healthy side dish or snack, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and cooks rapidly in the air fryer to achieve a golden, lightly crisp exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
Seasonings & Cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the zucchini chunks with olive oil, Italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the zucchini is evenly coated with the seasonings and cheese.
- Initial air frying: Arrange the coated zucchini in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Set the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 5 minutes to start the roasting process.
- Finish air frying: After the first 5 minutes, shake the air fryer basket to redistribute the zucchini pieces, promoting uniform browning. Continue to air fry for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini is cooked through and has a golden, crispy exterior.
Notes
- Cutting the zucchini into uniform 1/2 inch chunks ensures even cooking.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps to crisp all sides evenly.
- For a stronger parmesan flavor, you can sprinkle extra cheese right before serving.
- If you don’t have kosher salt, you can substitute with regular salt but reduce the quantity slightly.
- This recipe works well as a low-calorie side or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Parmesan zucchini, air fryer zucchini, healthy zucchini recipe, crispy zucchini, Italian seasoning zucchini, easy vegetable side dish
