Quick and Flavorful Roasted Zucchini Air Fryer Recipe
Using an air fryer to cook delicious food is a fun and easy way to cook. My favorite is air fryer baked zucchini. This air fryer baked zucchini is very easy to operate. Try it, it will definitely impress you!
Why I love this recipe
Zucchini has always been one of my favorite vegetables. It has high nutritional value, is delicious and cheap, and can be a perfect match for any main dish or meal. In fact, there are many ways to cook zucchini, but my favorite is to cook it in an air fryer.
You just need to wash and slice the zucchini, then add pepper, minced garlic and other ingredients to mix and season, and then bake it in the air fryer for about 10 minutes. It is very suitable for beginners and does not require complicated steps and superb cooking skills.
Required raw materials and equipment
This does not require any special equipment, you just need to prepare an air fryer, because after the zucchini is seasoned, it needs to be baked in the air fryer.
Secondly, you need to prepare a tin foil box to hold the zucchini so that the zucchini can be heated evenly. Secondly, you need a sharp knife to cut the zucchini.
Needed and Substitutions
Main Ingredients
Zucchini: The main raw material, providing a refreshing taste and rich nutrition.
Additional ingredients
Minced garlic: has a special aroma and can add a unique spicy flavor to zucchini.
Chili: Provides spicy flavor and adds a spicy layer to the grilled zucchini.
Seasoning
BBQ seasoning: It has a strong barbecue aroma and can make the zucchini taste better.
Substitutions:
Zucchini: If you don’t like zucchini, you can replace it with cucumber, pumpkin, eggplant, etc.
Minced garlic: can be replaced with chopped onion.
Chili: can be replaced with colored pepper.
Barbecue seasoning: You can season it yourself with salt, pepper, cumin powder, chili powder and other ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·150g zucchini
Additional Ingredients
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·10g minced garlic
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·2g chili pepper
Seasonings
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·1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Wash and slice the zucchini.
Step 2
Put it into a bowl, add minced garlic, chili pepper, barbecue seasoning and cooking oil, and mix well.
Step 3
Put a tin foil box in the air fryer and put the zucchini in it.
Step 4
Bake in air fryer at 180 degrees for 10 minutes
Step 5
The delicious grilled zucchini is ready
Tips for Success
Zucchini slicing tips:
There are some requirements for slicing zucchini. It cannot be too thick, otherwise it will be tasteless, and it cannot be too thin, otherwise it will be easily burnt. It is best to cut it into about 0.3-0.5 cm.
Season and mix thoroughly:
Marinating is very important for whether the air fryer zucchini is delicious. Be sure to mix the zucchini with minced garlic, chili, barbecue seasoning and cooking oil thoroughly so that each piece of zucchini is evenly coated with the seasoning.
Using tin foil:
Before putting the zucchini into the oven, it is best to use a tin foil box. On the one hand, it can prevent the zucchini from sticking to the fryer inner pot, making it easier to clean; on the other hand, it can allow the zucchini to be heated more evenly.
The heat and time must be precise:
If the temperature of the air fryer is not controlled properly, it is easy to cause the zucchini to be burnt. It is best to strictly follow the recipe and bake it at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. However, the power of air fryers of different brands and models varies. You can open it and check it after about 8 minutes of baking, and adjust the time appropriately according to the color of the zucchini.
Flipping halfway:
During the baking process of zucchini, it is recommended to turn it over once halfway to ensure that both sides are baked golden and crispy to achieve the best taste.
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Serving Suggestions
Recommended pairing
Rice: Air fryer zucchini goes well with white rice. Rice is rich in dietary fiber, and when paired with roasted zucchini, the nutrition is more balanced.
Chicken Breast: Air fryer zucchini also goes well with chicken breast, which is a low-fat, high-protein food that adds rich taste and nutrition to zucchini.
Vegetable salad: Air fryer zucchini can also be paired with fresh vegetables such as lettuce and cucumber to make salad. It can increase the richness of the dish and make the taste more refreshing.
Serving Suggestions
Eat in moderation: Air fryer zucchini is delicious, but be careful to eat it in moderation to avoid eating too much and increasing the burden on your gastrointestinal tract.
Serving temperature: The temperature of freshly baked zucchini is relatively high, so it is best to let it cool down a little before eating, so that you can better experience its crispy texture and it will not burn your mouth.
FAQs:
In this case, you can lower the temperature and bake for 3 - 5 minutes longer, turning the zucchini over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
If you want to keep it longer, you can put it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. You can heat it up slightly when you eat it again.
It is recommended to strictly follow the temperature and time in the recipe and adjust appropriately according to the power of the air fryer. Cut the zucchini into 0.3-0.5 cm thickness, avoid being too thin.
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