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    Air fryer Zucchini Parmesan

    Published: Apr 26, 2022 · Modified: May 23, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Air fryer Zucchini parmesan is made with just 3 main ingredients and is ready in under 15 minutes. It's simple, speedy and super flavorful with parmesan crust and made with very little effort. A tasty way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini!

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    If you are looking for more delicious air fryer vegetable recipes, try my air fryer brussels sprouts or air fryer carrot fries next!

    lifting parmesan rounds with a flat spatula from a black plate.

    Eating vegetables never tasted so good! Air fryer zucchini parmesan is a healthy and speedy side dish for weeknight dinner or just as snack!

    This roasted zucchini parmesan is so good that my kids end up finishing them before even it reaches the dinner table.

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    • 👩‍🍳 Why our recipe?
    • Featured comment
    • Short Video
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • Variations
    • Do you need to peel zucchini?
    • How to make zucchini in air fryer ?
    • Tips to avoid soggy zucchini in air fryer
    • Recipe tips
    • More air fryer side dishes
    • Air fryer Zucchini Parmesan

    👩‍🍳 Why our recipe?

    Quick and easy: Just 2 minutes of prep and cooks in about 10 minutes.

    3 ingredients: All you need is zucchini, parmesan cheese and olive oil! Seasonings are optional!

    Texture: Air frying helps the zucchini to achieve a crisp exterior and sweet taste.

    Kid favorite: It's so delicious that even picky eaters will happily devour this air-fried zucchini.

    Featured comment

    From Karen Mann: "Absolutely amazing! The best zucchini of my life and I eat a lot of vegetables" ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️

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    Ingredients you'll need

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    ingredients needed to make roasted zucchini in air fryer.
    • Zucchini -  I use medium to large sized zucchinis that are crisp and firm to the touch. Avoid using very large over grown ones, since they’ll be too seedy and watery when cooked.
    • Oil - A good quality extra virgin olive oil adds richness and more flavor.
    • Parmesan cheese - Like in all parmesan cheese recipes, freshly grated gives the best flavor and melts into the slices. But go ahead and use pre grated if that's what you have around.

    Variations

    1. Add more flavor Italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic powder, paprika or minced fresh or dried herbs.
    2. Love garlic? Toss in minced garlic and garlic powder.
    3. Add some ranch seasoning mix.
    4. A squeeze of lemon when it's piping hot (like this pan seared asparagus recipe)

    Do you need to peel zucchini?

    No, you don't need to peel zucchini before cooking. The skin is soft, edible and adds texture, flavor, and nutrients. Most of the store bought zucchinis are young and the seeds are very tender, edible and unnecessary to remove. So, simply wash, cut off the stem end and slice away.

    The skin also helps keep the slices intact if overcooked, as the zucchini's high moisture content can cause the interior to fall apart if cooked too long.

    How to make zucchini in air fryer ?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    two hands slicing one zucchini into rounds on a wooden board.
    Step 1 - Wash your zucchini, pat dry and slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
    a hand pouring oil over zucchini rounds in a glass bowl.
    Step 2 - Add the rounds into a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil.

    two hands tossing zucchini rounds with seasoning in a glass bowl.
    Step 3 - Sprinkle salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
    two hands tossing zucchini rounds with seasoning in a glass bowl.
    Step 4 - Toss together until all the seasoning coats evenly.
    sliced zucchini rounds topped with parmesan cheese in an air fryer basket.

    Step 5 - Place the zucchini bites in a pre heated 400 degree air fryer, spread into a single layer, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and cook for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

    👩‍🍳Tip: Remove promptly! Air frying it too long will make the parmesan topping brown too much.

    Tips to avoid soggy zucchini in air fryer

    1. Don't slice them too thin (we like ½-inch rounds or slices).
    2. Avoid overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
    3. Remove the air fryer zucchini promptly after cooking.

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    Recipe tips

    • Thickness - Cut zucchini into ½-inch thick slices for a bit sturdier yet well cooked vegetable.
    • Don't overcrowd - Make sure to place the rounds in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space around each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
    • Make sure to sprinkle parmesan on top of slices rather than the basket.
    • Like a different shape? Cut your zucchini into thick fries or long slices instead of rounds.
    • Serving suggestion - It is best served piping hot! It is juicy with a slight crisp top but softens after some time.
    roasted zucchini in air fryer basket.
    lifting roasted zucchini with a flat spatula from a black plate.

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    air fryer roasted zucchini with parmesan.

    Air fryer Zucchini Parmesan

    Air fryer Zucchini Parmesan is made with just 3 main ingredients and is ready in under 15 minutes. It's simple, speedy and super flavorful with parmesan crust and made with very little effort. A tasty way to enjoy garden fresh zucchini!
    4.7 from 21 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 2 large zucchini
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt or less if desired
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ⅓ cup to ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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    Instructions

    • Wash, pat dry zucchini and slice them into ½-inch thick discs.
      (Slicing the zucchini too thin can make them mushy, while slicing too thick may leave them undercooked before the parmesan browns)
    • Add sliced zucchini, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes and ground black pepper into a large bowl and toss well until thoroughly combined.
    • Pre heat air fryer at 400°F for 11 minutes. When hot, place zucchini rounds in a single layer and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the rounds.
      Tip: Try to sprinkle all the cheese on top of the zucchini slices.
    • Cook until the tops are golden brown (9 to 11 minutes). Serve hot!

    Notes

    Thickness - Cut zucchini into ½-inch thick slices for a bit sturdier yet well cooked vegetable.
    Don't overcrowd - Make sure to place the rounds in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space around each one. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
    Make sure to sprinkle parmesan on top of slices rather than the basket.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 495mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. Karen Mann

      April 28, 2023 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing! The best zucchini of my life and I eat a lot of vegetables.

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      • Maria Doss

        April 29, 2023 at 5:43 pm

        Happy to hear that, have a great day hun - Maria

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    4.72 from 21 votes (20 ratings without comment)

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