This Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe is one of the easiest side dishes you’ll ever make! It’s super simple with just a few ingredients and so flavorful – this air fryer recipe will become your favorite easy vegetable!

A white bowl filled with roasted zucchini slices seasoned with herbs and spices, set on a white surface with a striped cloth partially visible in the background.

I love making air fryer zucchini as a side dish for so many recipes. Zucchini can get soggy when stir fried or baked and in the air fryer it stays crisp and delicious. Simply toss the squash with your favorite seasonings and it’s so good!

Plus – this is the best way to get your kids to like vegetables. Cut the zucchini into zucchini slices or fries and you have fun veggies they can eat with their hands!

Three whole zucchinis beside small bowls containing salt, pepper, oil, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, all labeled, on a white surface.

How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini

Grab two large or medium size zucchini at the grocery store and cut as desired.
Seasonings: you can use any flavor spices, herbs, or spice blend you like, but we love to use garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Make sure that you only cook as much as will fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket. If you need more you’ll need to work in batches.
Cooking in the air fryer makes it so you get the flavor of roasted zucchini without the hassle of the oven.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

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Sliced zucchini rounds, seasoned and cooked, arranged in a single layer inside an air fryer basket. A striped kitchen towel is partially visible next to the basket.

Dorothy’s Tips

Make sure to cut all the squash the same size so it cooks evenly.
I’ve also done this same recipe and pressed the zucchini fries into panko bread crumbs or Italian breadcrumbs to add a crunch.
Feel free to create any variations you like – we also love adding thyme, parmesan cheese, paprika, oregano, and/or red pepper flakes.
There are so many great sides and appetizers you can make in the air fryer!

Storage of Leftover Zucchini

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the air fryer to crisp up.

Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe

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Air Fryer Zucchini is the perfect side dish – easy to make and so delicious.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Yield 4 servings

Serving Size 1 serving

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Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Slice zucchini as desired (in rounds or wedges; just make sure they’re even sizes).
Stir together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Toss zucchini with olive oil and spices in a large bowl.
Place in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 385°F for about 8-15 minutes depending on size and thickness. Check after 5 minutes to gauge time and flip them.