Is squash good in the air fryer?

When air-fried, zucchini and summer squash become unbelievably tender and slightly sweet-tasting. It's a wonderful, fuss-free way to cook squash.

Why are my vegetables not crispy from the air fryer?

There's a chance you're not cooking your vegetables for long enough, or you're overcrowding the air fryer basket. Increase your cooking time and decrease the amount of vegetables you're air-frying at one time.

How do you keep squash and zucchini from getting soggy?

The longer you cook them, the less soggy they become. Squash and zucchini release moisture as they cook and eventually start to crisp up as their water content cooks out.

Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash - Sugar & Snap Peas

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups sliced zucchini and yellow squash (round slices, cut in half); 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; Pinch of black pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

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Tender, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe for air fryer zucchini and squash is a quick and easy way to cook this abundant summer vegetable! Simply drizzle cut slices with olive oil and lightly season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

Author: Katie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: side dish
Method: air frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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6 cups sliced zucchini and yellow squash (round slices, cut in half)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
Make the seasoning blend by mixing the dried herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Transfer the sliced zucchini and squash to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Drizzle the summer squash with olive oil and season with the seasoning blend. Mix the zucchini and squash well to evenly distribute the olive oil and seasoning.
Pour the seasoned squash into the bottom of the air fryer basket. Spread the squash out in an even layer. Overlapping will occur, this is totally fine.
Air fry the zucchini and yellow squash for 10-15 minutes, tossing once halfway through cooking time. Check the squash at 10 minutes. If it isn't quite cooked enough, continue cooking for up to another 5 minutes.
Once the squash is fully cooked, remove it from the air fryer basket, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is for a basket-style air fryer.
Leftover air fryer squash and zucchini can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
The nutrition information shown below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 12
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 52.3 mg
Fat: 0.9 g
Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://sugarandsnappeas.com/air-fryer-zucchini-and-squash/