Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Recipe (No Breading)

No flour, no breading, and less oil, this Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini is an easy, quick, and healthy recipe to serve as a snack or side dish (gluten-free, vegetarian).

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Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Recipe (No Breading)

No flour, no breading, and less oil, this Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini is an easy and quick dish to serve as a snack or side dish. Make it using my easy recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini approx 1 lb (500 g)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (200℃) for 5 minutes.
Rinse zucchini and pat them dry using a kitchen cloth.
Cut the zucchini into even bite-sized (½-inch) pieces and set them aside. I have cut the zucchini into a half moon shape. There is no need to peel the skin.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper powder, salt, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, and zucchini pieces to a medium mixing bowl.
Toss to coat the zucchini with the spices.
Add extra virgin olive oil to the bowl and toss well.
Transfer half of the zucchini slices to the air fryer basket and spread evenly.
Air fry for 6-8 minutes till it looks nicely roasted and is cooked.
You can shake the basket midway through for even cooking.
Drizzle some lemon juice on top and serve hot as a vegetable side.
Air fry the remaining zucchini in the same way. The second batch might take a minute less to cook.

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Notes

Add some panko breadcrumbs to the seasoning mix to make the zucchini crispier. It will absorb the excess moisture, making the air fryer zucchini chips super crispy.

If you like the zucchini cheesier, add more grated parmesan cheese towards the end of cooking.

The air frying time may vary if you cut the zucchini in a different shape or size.

Adjust the pepper and red pepper flakes per the desired heat in the recipe.

If you are looking for low-oil cooking, skip using oil in the recipe and sprinkle a few drops of water on the zucchini to allow the spices to adhere to it.

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