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Healthy Air Fryer Zucchini with Parmesan

This Healthy Air Fryer Zucchini with Parmesan is a quick, light, and crispy recipe that transforms fresh zucchini into a delicious side or snack. With minimal oil and plenty of flavor, it’s one of the best air fryer vegetable recipes—ideal for busy weeknights, appetizers, or guilt-free snacking. Whether you’re trying air fry zucchini fries, zucchini chips airfryer style, or experimenting with other air fryer veggies recipes, this dish is versatile, healthy, and ready in just minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced into rounds or sticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs optional, for extra crunch
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Marinara or ranch dip optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Prep the zucchini
  2. Wash and cut zucchini into rounds or sticks. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  3. Season
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Coat with Parmesan
  6. Mix Parmesan and panko (if using). Lightly coat each zucchini piece in the mixture.
  7. Air fry
  8. Arrange zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  9. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  10. Serve
  11. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For a low-carb/keto version, skip the breadcrumbs and use Parmesan only.
  • Slice thin for zucchini chips airfryer style and add 2–3 minutes of cook time.
  • Works with air fryer squash recipes—try mixing zucchini and yellow squash.
  • Best enjoyed immediately as zucchini softens if stored.
  • To reheat, air fry again at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to regain crispiness.