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Bowl of air fried zucchini squash
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Air Fryer Squash

Flavorful squash fries in just minutes? Say less! The most popular veggie of the summer takes center stage once again as super-easy, absolutely delicious air fryer squash recipe.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer
  • 1 mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini squash
  • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch flaky sea salt
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 425 degrees. Cut the ends off of the zucchini and thinly slice the zucchini.
  • Toss zucchini, olive oil, parmesan, and lemon pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • In the tray of the air fryer arrange the squash in a single layer. You may need to do this in 2 batches.
  • Air fry at 425 for 8 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the other half.
  • Plate and garnish with freshly torn basil.

Notes

Storage Directions: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. months. Be sure the zucchini fries are completely cool before packaging them up for storage. Reheat in the microwave or a 350°F air fryer for 3-6 minutes until hot. 
Recipe Tips:  
  1. Add squash slices to the air fryer basket in a single layer. An overcrowded air fryer basket prevents hot air from circulating evenly, resulting in vegetables that are at best not crispy and at worst, soggy! Place the squash slices in a single layer so the airflow remains unobstructed and create nicely and evenly crisped zucchini. 
  2. Flip halfway through. Remove the air fryer basket at the halfway mark and give it a toss so the slices aren’t sitting in the same spot the entire time. All sides should have a chance to cook thoroughly.
  3. Keep the zucchini slices thin. Cut the zucchini into about 1 cm-thick slices. The thicker the zucchini slices, the longer it’ll take to cook through. Thin slices will give you the crunchy, chip-like experience we’re going for.
  4. Serve with a dipping sauce. Air fryer yellow squash or zucchini taste even better dipped in a yummy sauce! A Sriracha mayo sauce, ranch,or whipped feta and ricotta cheese dip would all taste amazing.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg