This easy air fryer courgettes recipe is a quick and tasty vegetable side dish the whole family will love! With minimal effort, you can transform fresh courgettes into a healthy snack. This recipe uses no breading or eggs.
As someone who loves making simple and healthy meals, let me tell you, this air fryer courgette (zucchini) recipe is a game-changer. If you love courgettes, I have got you covered with my easy air fryer courgette fries recipe. And don't you worry, if you have plenty of these roasted courgettes left, you can make my roasted courgette soup or chickpea courgette curry. It's too good!
Cooking courgettes in the air fryer is an absolute breeze. And it's on our weekly meal rotation. Plus, it's so much quicker and tastier than sautéing or roasting.
Not only does this recipe require minimal effort, but it also skips the breading and eggs, making it even simpler. Just slice your zucchini, toss it in the air fryer, and let the air fryer create a deliciously healthy side dish in under 10 minutes.
Use this air fryer zucchini as a topping for pasta, noodles, or even burritos.The best part? You can indulge guilt-free, knowing that you've made a wholesome and flavourful choice.
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Sandhya's Top Tips
- Slice them evenly so they cook at the same time.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket – they crisp up better in a single layer.
- Toss with a little oil and seasoning for extra flavour.
- For crunchy edges, try a light breadcrumb coating.
Why You'll Love This Recipe?
- Healthy and Delicious: It's a tasty way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.
- Cooks much faster than sautéing or oven roasting.
- Easy to Adapt: Add different flavours and seasonings to suit your taste.
- Scalable: Adjust the recipe easily for smaller or larger portions.
- Dietary needs: Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Ingredients
- Courgettes (Zucchini): Choose fresh and firm courgettes for the best results. They should be free from any bruises or blemishes.
- Olive Oil: Opt for a light oil such as mild olive oil or rapeseed oil. This helps to coat the courgettes evenly and enhances their flavour. Alternatively, you can use a light cooking spray to reduce the overall calorie content.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle your courgettes with a flavourful blend of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. These seasonings add depth and enhance the natural taste of the courgettes.
- Nutritional yeast or Parmesan: For an extra burst of flavour, you can add them to your air fryer courgettes. These ingredients are optional, but can take your dish to the next level.
Variations
There are plenty of combinations you can make with Courgettes in the air fryer.
- Courgettes and Squash
- Mediterranean vegetable medley: Courgette, Aubergine, Mixed peppers and Red Onion
- Roasted root vegetable medley: Courgette, Sweet potatoes, Butternut Squash, Carrots and Red Onion
How to Make Air fryer Courgettes?
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sliced courgettes with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and nutritional yeast. Arrange in the air fryer basket.
Step 2: Air fry for 5-7 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
Remove from the air fryer, add extra seasoning and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer courgettes are a delicious side or toppings for pasta or your mains like air fried cauliflower cheese.
I love also serving them on the table with other sides like hasselback potatoes, no mayo coleslaw salad, buttered spring greens and tomato gnocchi traybake.
Storing Leftover Air Fryer Roasted Courgettes
To store leftover roasted courgette: cool completely, transfer to airtight container or zip-top bag, refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheat in air fryer or microwave when ready to enjoy. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish.
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Recipe FAQs
Slice the courgettes into discs or long strips. Toss with a little oil and your favorite seasonings, then place them in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 5–7 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and crispy.
Yes! For extra-crispy courgette slices or fries, coat them lightly in breadcrumbs before air frying. This gives a crunchy, golden finish that’s perfect as a snack or side.
Ingredients
- 450 g Courgettes Zucchini
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon nutritional yeast optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends and slice the courgettes into half length wise and then into half moon.450 g Courgettes
- Toss the courgettes with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and nutritional yeast.2 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon onion powder, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- Transfer the seasoned courgettes to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer, add extra seasoning and serve hot.
Barbara says
Just love it, must do it again soon.
I added the (freshly) grated Parmesan cheese as suggested and would highly recommend.