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Air Fryer Zucchini Side Dish

Introducing the ultimate air fryer zucchini side dish that will revolutionize your meals in just 20 minutes! Using your air fryer, you'll achieve a perfectly crispy texture on the outside while preserving the tender goodness of the zucchini on the inside. In this quick and easy recipe, I'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating this mouthwatering dish, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword Holiday Sides
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 76kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound zucchini cut into half-moons
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the zucchini in the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 ° F.
  • Arrange the zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches as necessary.
  • Cook for 10 to 13 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.5mg