Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini
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Full of garlicky good flavor and just the right amount of spice, air fryer spicy zucchini is so tender and delicious! It’s an easy side dish that is super healthy and only takes 20 minutes to make!
Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini
You are going to love spicing up your boring zucchini in the air fryer! This recipe is amazing and adds layers of so much yummy flavor as it perfectly roasts the zucchini seasoned with garlic and spicy cayenne pepper. All you have to do is cut up some zucchini, toss it with oil, season it with spices, and then put it in the air fryer to cook! It’s that simple!
So when you want to add a little spiciness to your meal, but keep it healthy, this recipe is the perfect way to turn a simple zucchini into a mouthful of yumminess! Your family will love it!
How to Make Spicy Garlic Zucchini in The Air Fryer
This recipe is so simple and easy! You only need a handful of easy to find ingredients. This is what you will need to make my air fryer spicy zucchini:
- 2 Large Zucchini
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
That’s it! Only 5 ingredients! And you can easily adjust your level of heat. So feel free to go so spicy that your eyes water or add just a dash of cayenne for a touch of kick. It’s totally up to you!
To begin, wash the zucchini and cut off the ends. Then using a sharp knife, slice the zucchini in half longways. Now, slice each of those halves again in half longways. Finally, cut the quartered zucchini into bite-size chunks and put them into a large bowl.
Next, drizzle the cut up zucchini with about one tablespoon of olive oil. You can also use any type of vegetable oil and as much or little oil as you like. Then sprinkle the zucchini with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Now, toss the zucchini together with the oil and spices to evenly coat.
Once the air fryer spicy zucchini is done, transfer it from the air fryer to your serving dish of your choice and enjoy!
This dish is amazing as it is right out of the air fryer, but to add a little extra something, I sometimes like to top my air fryer spicy zucchini with some shredded cheddar cheese! It’s super yummy and goes really well with the added spice.
How to Store Air Fried Zucchini
Spicy garlic zucchini will keep in the fridge for up to one week when stored in an airtight container. But as for freezing, cooked zucchini does not tend to freeze all that well. You can do it, but it tends to turn into mush. However, leftovers are fantastic when added to soups and salads.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini
This spicy zucchini is a wonderful way to serve a healthy dish that adds a touch of spice and goes perfect with almost any meal. These are just a few of my favorite mains that I love to serve alongside this yummy side.
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- Frozen Fish Sticks In The Air Fryer
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- Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
- Homemade Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you loved this air fryer spicy zucchini you should definitely check out some of my other quick and easy air fryer recipes! It’s a fun and simple way to cook that is sure to save you time in the kitchen. These are just a few of my personal favorites.
- Air Fryer Homemade French Fries
- How To Make Box Brownies In The Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
- Frozen Shrimp Tempura In The Air Fryer
- Fried Onions In The Air Fryer
Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini
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Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- salt
- garlic powder
- cayenne pepper
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- Large bowl
Instructions
- Cut off the ends of each zucchini and slice them both into half longways. Then slice each of those halves into half longways once more. Now, cut the quartered zucchini into bite size pieces and place into a large bowl.
- Drizzle the zucchini with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. How much oil you use is totally up to you. Then sprinkle the zucchini with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Now, toss the zucchini with a spoon to evenly coat. You can use as much or as little cayenne as you want to achieve your desired level of spiciness.
- Pour the seasoned zucchini into the air fryer basket and cook it at 400°F with the timer set for 15 minutes. Then after 8 minutes of cooking remove the air fryer basket and shake it to move the zucchini around so that it will evenly cook. Now, put the zucchini back into the air fryer and allow it to finish cooking.
- When done, remove the air fryer basket and place the spicy zucchini on your serving dish to enjoy.
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