Description
Achieve golden, crispy zucchini slices with a savory Parmesan and garlic-chili punch in under 20 minutes. This air fryer recipe transforms a humble veggie into an indulgent side dish with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 large zucchini (about 300g)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F
Wash zucchini and slice into 1/2-inch rounds
In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Toss zucchini slices with half the seasoning mix and half the avocado oil
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the coated zucchini
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and golden
Notes
Customize toppings with mozzarella, nutritional yeast, or halal-certified shredded cheese
Toss zucchini well to ensure even coating
Let zucchini slices air dry briefly after slicing for extra crispiness
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
For halal dietary compliance, use non-animal rennet Parmesan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 zucchini slices (2.5 servings)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg