Description
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Slices are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish featuring zucchini rounds coated in a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and spices, then cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Wash the zucchini thoroughly and slice it into rounds about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Make the coating mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Coat the zucchini slices: Dip each zucchini slice into the mayonnaise mixture, making sure both sides are well coated to create a flavorful crust.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat it for about 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for crisping.
- Arrange the slices: Place the coated zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow even air circulation.
- Cook the zucchini: Air fry the zucchini slices for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to achieve an evenly crisp, golden crust.
- Serve: Carefully remove the zucchini slices from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving to enjoy a crispy, cheesy treat.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the zucchini slices with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference; you can add chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Leftover zucchini slices can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days but are best eaten fresh.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air fryer zucchini, Parmesan crusted zucchini, healthy zucchini recipe, air fryer snack, crispy zucchini slices, easy vegetable side dish
