Zucchini in air fryer no breading recipe makes best crispy, delicious, and healthy zucchini. Roasted zucchini is a great way to use summer's best vegetable. This recipe makes best Air Fryer Zucchini No Breading.
Roasting is one of the best ways to bring out the natural sweetness in vegetables. Similar to Roasted Carrots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Mushrooms, this air fried zucchini without breadcrumbs is our family favorite air fryer recipe.
Roasted, No Breaded Zucchini
Roasted Air Fryer Zucchini is just like its name suggests: a low-calorie, Low carb, low-fat way to get a flavorful vegetarian side dish or snack. It is a delicious way to make your entire family eat this healthy vegetable.
The secret to light and flavorful crispy zucchini is to brush it with olive oil and season with salt before roasting. no additional breading is needed.
This savory recipe needs just four main ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare. Fresh zucchini, oil, salt and seasoning. With its delicate, nutty flavor, roasting is one of the easiest ways to bring out this summer squash’s best qualities.
This easy makes a fast and easy side dish everyone will enjoy. It is an excellent alternative to more traditional roasted vegetables, and it adds unique flavor to Italian food and other dishes.
Other Zucchini Recipes
I love cooking with zucchini. Thai zucchini noodles with peanut sauce and Italian Zucchini Noodles are my favorite zoodle recipes for scrumptious summer lunch or brunch.
Then there's is savory recipes like air fryer zucchini fries and zucchini fritters. These air fryer recipes are our reader's favorite. We also love our Instant Pot Zucchini Bread which makes best moist and dense zucchini dessert bread.
This Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe is
- low carb, keto-friendly
- vegan and
- gluten-free
- healthy
- only 96 calories per 1 cup serving
Serving Suggestions
These roasted zucchini bites are so versatile. You can serve them for a party or the big game. I like low carb snack full of fiber and these crispy zucchini bites are just perfect for that.
You can serve these crispy zucchini bites warm or cold. I usually garnish them with parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs for extra texture and flavor. You can serve them as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Not to mention, they make family friendly, super quick and easy side dish. I often serve it with Air Fryer Naan Pizza for a wholesome meal. This foolproof recipe is perfect for home cooks who are new to air fryer cooking.
Ingredients
Zucchini : Zucchini, Courgette or baby marrow is easily available squash vegetable. No need to peel the zucchini. Just cut into bite size pieces and use it for this recipe. You can also use any summer squash. You can also cut it into slice or sticks.
Salt and Seasoning : I am using all purpose seasoning mix. You can use other simple seasonings like Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika or cayenne. Lemon juice drizzled on top adds nice citrus zest.
Oil : Any cooking oil works but I prefer extra virgin olive oil. You can also use cooking spray or oil mist to further cut down on calories. For WFPB cooking, simply skip using oil.
How to Air Fry Zucchini
- Cut zucchini into bite size chunks about ¾ inches chunks – no need to peel them.
- Add it in mixing bowl. Sprinkle some salt and let it sit for few minutes. It will release some water, tap it dry with paper towel.
- Add seasoning and oil. Mix well.
- Place the zucchini in the Air Fryer basket and cook at 400 degree Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until crisp.
- Serve with desired garnishes. Enjoy !
Pro Tip: As with most veggies, a single thin layer gives the best results. If you’d like to cook more, cook in batches, and then put it all back into the air fryer to heat through at the end.
Storing and Reheating Tips
Let it cool down completely and then store in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat roasted zucchini, add a single layer on baking sheet and heat at 400 degree Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
Since zucchini is a high water content vegetable so I do not recommend freezing it. It will get soggy and mushy when it freezes and will not become crispy when reheated.
How To Avoid Soggy Roasted Zucchini
Do not cut the zucchini too thin and small.
The key to roasting vegetables is proper heated air circulation. So you need to give enough space between the pieces.
Do not crowd the veggies too closely while roasting. The air won’t circulate properly and they’ll steam and release water instead of becoming crispy. Work in batches if needed.
Salt The Zucchini : Place a single layer of cut zucchini on baking tray and sprinkle them with salt; wait five minutes so that the salt extracts the moisture, then tap them dry using a paper towel.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Corn Fritters
- Smashed Potatoes
- Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
- Apple Pie Puff Pastry Bites
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Cheese
Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This Healthline article details all the important nutrition benefits of why zucchini is wholesome nutritional vegetable.
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Air Fryer Zucchini No Breading
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini about 2 medium
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Oil Spray
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- Salt to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 2 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese use plant based version for vegan
- 1 Tablespoon herbs - dried or fresh - rosemary basil, parsley, thyme, oregano or cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper red chili flakes
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Cut zucchini into ¾" chunks.
- Sprinkle some salt and let it sit for few minutes. It will release some water, tap it dry with paper towel.
- Add seasoning and oil. Mix well.
- Place zucchini into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Set temperature to 400 degree Fahrenheit and cook 7-10 minutes or until zucchini reaches desired texture.
- Open the air fryer half way through, shake the basket and continue to cook further.
- Once roasted, serve with desired garnishes. Enjoy !
Oven Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
- Cut zucchini into ¾" chunks. Sprinkle some salt and let it sit for few minutes. It will release some water, tap it dry with paper towel.
- Add seasoning and oil. Mix well.
- Place zucchini onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer. Put it in the oven on the middle rack.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until zucchini reaches desired texture.
- Open the oven half way through, shake the baking sheet and continue to bake further until it becomes golden crisp and charred.
- Once roasted, serve with desired garnishes. Enjoy !
Notes
- Let it cool down completely and then store in an airtight container. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat roasted zucchini, add a single layer on baking sheet and heat at 400 degree Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes.
- Since zucchini is a high water content vegetable, I do not recommend freezing it. It will get soggy and mushy when it freezes and will not become crispy when reheated.
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