Description
This Air Fryer Zucchini with Parmesan is a crispy, cheesy, and healthy side dish or snack that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Thanks to the air fryer, it delivers that fried texture with minimal oil.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup breadcrumbs for extra crunch
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into thin ¼ inch rounds.
- Toss the zucchini slices with olive oil in a bowl until coated.
- In another bowl, mix Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Press each zucchini slice into the Parmesan mixture, coating both sides.
- If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Place the zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Fresh zucchini works best; frozen zucchini may become soggy.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like marinara, ranch, or aioli.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
