If you think of zucchini in an air fryer, you immediately think of a light and tasty side dish, just like Grandma Benedetta would prepare it: simple, genuine, and without too many frills. This light recipe, without breadcrumbs, enhances all the freshness of the zucchini and allows you to cook them in just a few minutes, reducing fats but not the taste. You can choose whether to cut them into cubes or crunchy slices, depending on your preferences, and in both cases, the cooking time in the air fryer remains quick and practical.
A healthy, easy dish perfect for any occasion.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Wellness
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer and Autumn
- Energy 84.94 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.66 (g) of which sugars 0.00 (g)
- Proteins 5.80 (g)
- Fat 5.52 (g) of which saturated 0.84 (g)of which unsaturated 0.43 (g)
- Fibers 2.35 (g)
- Sodium 200.21 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 142 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Zucchini in Air Fryer
- 3 zucchini (medium-small – about 14 oz)
- to taste fine salt (and/or aromatic herbs as desired*)
- 1 dash extra virgin olive oil (or seed oil)
* Various aromatic herbs and spices pair well with zucchini, enhancing their delicacy without overpowering their flavor: bay leaf, basil, turmeric, curry, chives, marjoram, lemon balm, mint, nutmeg, oregano, sweet or smoked paprika, black pepper, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Each provides a different nuance: from the fresh and light touch of mint or basil to the more rustic and enveloping note of rosemary or sage, to the spicy character of turmeric or paprika.
Tools
- Air Fryer
Air Fryer Cooked Zucchini
Wash, trim, and cut the zucchini into regular pieces (slices, cubes, or sticks).
Place them in a bowl, season with oil, salt, and herbs as desired.
Finally, arrange the zucchini on the air fryer tray in a single layer. Cook at 356°F for 8 minutes, no need to preheat.
COOKING TIME
With preheating: cook at 356°F for 6 minutes.
Without preheating: cook at 356°F for 8 minutes.For a more colorful result, cook green and yellow zucchini together in the air fryer; the cooking method and times remain the same (as indicated above).
STORE the cooked zucchini
Keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, in an airtight container, after allowing them to cool. To make them crispy again, reheat them for a few minutes in the fryer or skillet.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Do they become crispy like fried?
In an air fryer, zucchini do not become as crispy as fried in oil, but with a dash of oil and a light breading, you can achieve a golden and pleasant texture, very similar.
Do I need to use oil to cook zucchini in an air fryer?
A dash of oil helps to make them more golden and crispy, but it is not mandatory.
Can I make breaded zucchini in the fryer?
Yes, they become very crispy if coated with breadcrumbs and cooked without overlapping.
Do zucchini cooked in an air fryer come out soft or crispy?
Without breading, they remain soft with a golden edge; with breading, they become crispy.
Can I freeze zucchini before cooking them?
Better not: when frozen, they release a lot of water and remain soft.
