5 Ways To Make Zucchini in Your Air Fryer

ranch zucchini chips in the air fryer
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Your air fryer can do wonders with zucchini, making an irresistibly crispy snack or side dish in no time. Here we've rounded up our favorite ways to make zucchini in the air fryer, from crunchy zucchini chips and breaded zucchini fries to roasted zucchini without the excess oil. Best of all, you don't have to preheat the whole oven and heat up the kitchen to get your zucchini fix! Read on for five delicious air fryer zucchini recipes, all from home cooks like you.

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Air Fryer Zucchini Curly Fries

air fried zucchini curly fries
Soup Loving Nicole

Panko breadcrumbs keep these curly zucchini fries incredibly crunchy in the air fryer. Serve with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear!

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Air-Fryer Roasted Veggies

air fryer roasted vegetables

Roast zucchini with your other fave summer veggies in the air fryer in just 10 minutes. It's a great way to make a quick side dish, or just roast them to have on hand throughout the week. Keep the roasted zucchini and veg in the fridge to use in omelettes, frittatas, or breakfast burritos. Or toss them into a salad for lunch. You'll thank yourself later when you realize the possibilities are endless!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

air fried zucchini fritters
buckwheatqueen

Fritters are normally pan fried in a generous amount of oil, but not here. Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen created these deliciously crispy fritters, marrying zucchini with Parmesan cheese and a bit of fresh jalapeno for a kick.

04 of 06

Air-Fried Ratatouille, Italian-Style

air fried ratatouille
Buckwheat Queen

This Italian-inspired ratatouille recipe features a generous amount of zucchini, using the air fryer to prevent the veggies from getting to soggy and limit the use of oil. The result is a delicious five-star recipe you'll want to make all summer long.

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Air Fryer Ranch Zucchini Chips

ranch zucchini chips in the air fryer
fabeveryday

Coat these zucchini chips in ranch dressing, then in breading. Next, air fry them to crispy perfection and grab a side of ranch for dipping. Finally, sit back and enjoy your little piece of ranch and zucchini heaven.

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