Name: Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini (No Breading)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 zucchini (medium, about 1.5lbs); 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp parmesan (grated); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

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These Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini is a quick, easy and healthy side dish with no breading. The parmesan cheese and the simple seasoning blend give the zucchini a real flavor punch. They’re also vegetarian, gluten-free, low carb, and keto.

air fryer zucchini on a plate with a fork.

I love roasting zucchini in the air fryer. It’s easy to make and faster than cooking in the oven. The simple seasoning blend and the parmesan cheese takes this plain vegetable to next level giving it amazing flavor. The parmesan zucchini comes out tender on the inside with a nicely browned exterior.

This Air fryer zucchini recipe is made with pantry staples you probably have in your kitchen. I used bottled grated parmesan cheese as that’s a staple in my kitchen. But feel free to use freshly grated parmesan cheese.

If you have an abundance of zucchini or simply love it just like I do, you should try my Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Chips and Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters. You’ll love them!

These healthy parmesan zucchini is made without any breading so they’re gluten-free and also low-carb and keto-friendly. My Air Fryer Eggplant and Air Fryer Green Beans have no breading and will be great for anybody looking for no breading vegetable recipes.

This Air fryer zucchini is a great side dish and goes well with any meal. They can also be had as a snack on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Ingredient Notes

ingredients for air fryer zucchini. — Inghredients for Air Fryer Zucchini

Zucchini – 2 medium-sized zucchinis. Look for firm, dark green zucchini with no blemishes or soft spots.
Oil – olive oil, avocado oil, or any neutral cooking oil
Onion powder, Garlic powder – I like to use a mix of onion powder and garlic powder with the zucchini as it can taste pretty bland and this combo of spices can enhance the flavor.
Oregano – adds more flavor to the zucchini.
Parmesan cheese – I used bottled grated parmesan cheese in this recipe. You can also use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Kosher Salt, Ground black pepper

How To Make Air Fryer Zucchini

Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.

Start by rinsing the zucchini and patting them dry with a paper towel. Trim both ends of the zucchini. Cut the zucchini into 1/2-inch thick slices. Cut the slices into four pieces for cubes.

spice mix for the zucchini in a small bowl.

In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper and parmesan cheese. Into a large bowl, add the zucchini and olive oil and give it a toss.

zucchini with the spices added in a bowl.

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Next, add the spice mix to the zucchini and toss to coat. Make sure all the zucchini slices are evenly coated with the seasoning mix.

Preheat Air fryer to 380F. Place the zucchini in a single layer in the Air fryer basket as much as possible to cook evenly. If you have a large batch, cook in two batches.

Air fry zucchini at 380F for 12 to15 minutes shaking the basket halfway through until golden brown. Cook for a few more minutes if you want the zucchini a bit more browned and crispy.

air fried zucchini in the air fryer basket.

Remove the zucchini from the Air fryer and serve warm. If you’re cooking several batches, after cooking the last batch, warm all the zucchini in the Air fryer for a few minutes.

Serve it as a delicious side dish with any meat or poultry dishes like Air fryer Chicken Legs, Chicken Breast, or Steak Bites.

They’ll also be great as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

Expert Tips

Buy zucchini that’s firm, dark green, and has no bruises or soft spots.
Preheat Air fryer – or add extra cooking time.
Try to layer the zucchini in a single layer as much as possible for complete airflow. Cook in batches if needed. After cooking warm all the zucchini in the Air fryer for a minute or two.

air fried zucchini on a plate with a fork and a napkin underneath.

Seasonings For Zucchini

I like to switch things up so we don’t get tired of eating the same flavor. Here are some seasonings I’ve used:

Spicy – Add 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper or red chili powder or red chili flakes. It will add a nice red hue to the dish.
Herbs – Try it with Italian seasoning, dried rosemary, or Herb de Provence.
Seasoning mix – Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning or Ranch seasoning mix instead of the seasoning mix in the recipe.
Breading – If you want to add breading for the crunchy factor, add 3 tablespoons of panko bread crumbs to the mix.

air fryer parmesan zucchini on a plate with a fork.

Storing Air Fried Zucchini

Store leftover zucchini in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Line the container with a paper towel so it can absorb any liquid from the zucchini.

You can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350F.

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