Air Fried Zucchini #FarmersMarketWeek

The Farmers Market is one of our favorite places to go and this summer we have enjoyed it even more! There has been an abundance of fresh vegetables, especially zucchini and one of our favorite ways to enjoy it is this simple recipe for Air Fried Zucchini.

Zucchini has a lot of moisture in it, so it's important to keep that in mind when you decide how crispy you want it to be. For us, we don't mind it being a bit soft, we just want it to hold its shape so we can dip the sticks in our favorite avocado ranch dressing.  If you like it crispier, you will want to cut the zucchini into smaller pieces, like rounds.

This is an excellent side dish or served as an appetizer. In fact, I first made this dish in a deep fryer trying to mimic the taste of my favorite fried zucchini at Madison's Restaurant in Jefferson City.  Later I switched it up to an air fryer to reduce the amount of fat.  That's how this recipe came to be. 

I suggest the freshest zucchini for this dish. The water in the vegetable is minimal and it makes the best air-fried zucchini. Look for zucchini that weigh about half a pound each, that are dark green in color. 

Some of my favorite tips

• Preheat the air fryer.
• Use the freshest zucchini you can.
• Look for uniform sizes if you are making multiple batches
• Try different seasoning combinations.  We love using a taco seasoning!
• Don't crowd the air-fryer.
• Eat them right away.

Here’s more Farmer’s Market Week Recipes

Starters and Drinks Recipes

• Baked Feta Pasta with Spinach by SueBee Homemaker
• Cheese Stuffed Banana Peppers by Savory Moments
• Dill Vinegar by Palatable Pastime
• Herb Cream Cheese Dip by Take Two Tapas
• Zucchini Walnut Bread by West Via Midwest
• Watermelon Slush by The Fresh Cooky
• Whipped Feta with Honey by Books n' Cooks
• Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa by Jolene's Recipe Journal

Side Dishes Recipes

• Air-Fried Zucchini by Our Good Life
• Air Fryer Parmesan Squash Fries by Cookaholic Wife
• Brussels and Bowties by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Classic 3-Bean Salad by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Green Beans with Shallots by Family Around the Table
• Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata by House of Nash Eats
• Mexican Street Corn by Blogghetti
• Watermelon and Feta Salad by Life Love and Good Food

Main Dish Recipes

• Asparagus and Coconut Stir-Fry by Magical Ingredients
• Fresh Chicken and Veggie Pizza by The Freshman Cook
• Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan by Frugal & Fit
• Grilled Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Salsa by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

Dessert Recipes

• Blueberry Pie by Lemon Blossoms
• Chai Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler by The Spiffy Cookie
• Fresh Peach Shortcakes by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Peach Bruschetta by The Redhead Baker
• Peach Ice Cream by Devour Dinner
• Peach Kuchen by Hostess At Heart
• Peaches and Cream Cake Roll by Kate's Recipe Box
• Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberry Sauce by Karen's Kitchen Stories

One of our favorite places to shop is this produce stand near our home, about 10 minutes away. Krystal's Produce is a seasonal shop, opens in late spring and closes in early fall. We buy a lot of flowers for our pots here and she makes a shrimp run once a month that we love.  Krystal did not sponsor this post, so I am not including a link to her site.  She is located in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Enjoy this recipe!

Yield

4

Author

Terri Steffes

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

7 Min

Total time

17 Min

Air Fried Zucchini

A quick and easy way to make zucchini!

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh zucchini
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons almond flour or panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon 

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400.
2. While heating, prepare zucchini into 2" sticks.
3. Toss all ingredients in a bowl.
4. Place into airfryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if they don't all fit. Leave a bit of space between each stick to cook thoroughly.
5. Cook 6-7 minutes or until coating is crispy.

Notes:

Zucchini can be cut into "chips" and fried the same way, however, start checking if it is done at 4 minutes.

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Farmer’s Market Week is always the first week in August. Whether you have a great local farm stand or market, are a member of a CSA or purchase your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, follow our Pinterest board, for great recipes including those for appetizers, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more.