Air Fried Zucchini Recipe Delivers Quick, Crispy Vegan Side Dish for Any Meal

Air fried zucchini is a quick way to cook zucchini in an air fryer. It suits vegan and vegetarian meals. The pieces turn crisp on the outside and stay tender inside. This recipe serves two and takes about 18 minutes from start to finish, including basic prep and cooking time.

This zucchini recipe uses diced zucchini, olive oil, and seasoned salt. Garlic powder and onion powder are optional. You toss the pieces to coat them, then air fry at about 205°C for around 8 minutes. Cook until the zucchini looks crisp, as air fryers can vary.

Use fresh, firm zucchinis for the best texture. The oil amount can be adjusted, but a few tablespoons is a good starting point, as noted in the source. The seasonings are simple and flexible, so you can keep the flavour mild or a bit stronger.

• 2 medium zucchinis (about 400 g total), diced into medium squares
• 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml), or to preference
• 1 pinch seasoned salt (about 1/16 tsp)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional, to taste)
• 1/4 tsp onion powder (optional, to taste)

Equipment

You only need a bowl for mixing and an air fryer for cooking. A mixing bowl gives enough space to toss the zucchini so the oil and seasoning coat each piece. The air fryer cooks fast, so you can finish this dish in minutes.

• 1 mixing bowl
• 1 air fryer

Step-by-step method

Keep your zucchini pieces close in size, so they cook evenly. Medium-sized squares work well for fast air frying. If pieces are too small, they may cook too fast and dry out. If they are too large, they may stay soft.

1. Dice the zucchini into medium-sized squares.
2. Transfer the zucchini to a mixing bowl.
3. Add olive oil (start with about 2 tbsp), then mix.
4. Add seasoned salt, plus garlic powder and onion powder if using.
5. Toss well until all pieces are coated.
6. Put the zucchini in the air fryer basket.
7. Cook for about 8 minutes at about 205°C (400°F), or until crisp.

Seasoning notes

Seasoned salt is the main seasoning in this air fryer zucchini. Garlic powder and onion powder are optional and can be added to taste. Add them in small amounts first, then adjust next time if you want more flavour. Tossing well helps the seasoning spread across all pieces.

Cooking time and doneness

The cooking step is short, so stay close near the end of the 8 minutes. The recipe states "or until crispy", which is the best guide. Air fryer heat and basket size can change results. When done, the zucchini should look lightly browned and feel crisp at the edges.

Nutrition (approximate, per serving)

These values are estimates based on 2 medium zucchinis and 2 tbsp olive oil for two servings. Seasoned salt and optional powders add little energy, but sodium can vary by brand. Use this table as a guide, not a medical figure.

This air fried zucchini recipe is adapted from a public recipe reference that describes the same basic method, ingredients, and air fryer settings. It keeps the process simple: dice, coat with oil and seasoning, then air fry at about 205°C until crisp. Servings, time, and steps match the provided cookbook content.