Crisp at the edges and tender through the middle, Air Fryer Zucchini is a vegetarian American side dish made with zucchini, oil, and garlic powder in about 15 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. Cut the zucchini into ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
  2. Transfer the diced zucchini to a medium-sized bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 ° F (200°C). Add the seasoned zucchini to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
  4. Air fryer them at 400 ° F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned and roasted. Shake the basket halfway through.
  5. Serve the Roasted Zucchini immediately.

Oven Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Transfer the seasoned zucchini to a baking sheet. Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are slightly browned and roasted (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.