Air Fryer Zucchini Parmesan
Crispy air-fried zucchini coated with Parmesan and breadcrumbs, offering a light, flavorful alternative to fried zucchini. Ideal as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, ready in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds or sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Italian seasoning or dried parsley
Instructions
- Wash and dry zucchini; slice evenly into rounds or sticks.
- Toss zucchini in a bowl with olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional herbs.
- Add zucchini to the breadcrumb mixture and toss until well coated on all sides.
- Preheat air fryer to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Arrange zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately while hot; optionally with marinara, garlic yogurt, or ranch sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd air fryer basket to ensure crispiness.
- Lightly spray with oil before air frying for extra crunch.
- Best consumed fresh as zucchini softens when stored.