Air fryer squash and zucchini slices are a healthy side dish you'll love that gets every piece tender with a bit of crisp on the outside. Air fryer vegetables are so good with dinner, you can make in a Ninja Foodi too.

Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini features sliced zucchini and yellow squash, perfectly seasoned and cooked in an air fryer basket for a quick, healthy side dish.

We love airfryer vegetables! During the summertime this air fryer squash and zucchini recipe is made quite often since we have a vegetable garden. Green and yellow squash are plentiful and make an easy air fryer recipe that goes with about any dinner.

You don't have to use both but it is pretty to have a few different colors going on. If one is on sale vs. the other when we have to buy them we will go with whatever is cheaper. The cook time and temperature would remain the same and you can season it as you wish or use our mixture below.

You can use whatever brand of machine you might have. We personally have a few different ones so we can ensure they all turn out the same. If you want to make as a Ninja Foodi recipe you will want to use the lid that is attached with the air fry button like we share here.

We do like like our Cosori too as you see above though because the basket is quite large and square so you can fit a lot.

Like we said, certain times of the year we have more of these than we know what to do with. We started with air fryer zucchini fries to share with y'all. These are naked though, meaning there is no breading on the outside, which makes them as healthy as possible.

Now you can do the same thing in the oven too though. We mean we do like the texture of the outsides when done like this but if that is occupied you can make roasted zucchini and squash in the oven too.

Ingredient notes

You are going to want zucchini and yellow squash to be either dials or sliced in half like half moons. First slice both ends off and discard. Cut down the middle of it lengthwise. If it is the same thickness from one end to the other then slice widthwise so your pieces are 1″ wide

For squash that is thicker at the bottom follow the same directions halfway down. On the bottom thicker half, slice that in half again lengthwise so you'll have 4 equal size pieces. Then slice widthwise so your pieces are 1″ wide. You will want olive oil to coat the outsides.

Add seasonings of your choice but a go to is salt, pepper and some garlic powder is a great and easy blend. Toss to coat and then cook as you wish, air frying is quick and the texture turns out great.

You throw it all in there and shake the basket once in the middle of the timing. It doesn't have to be totally in a single layer as it isn't going to get crispy like air fryer zucchini chips.

Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini, perfectly seasoned, are arranged in an air fryer basket, ready for crispy cooking.

How Long to Cook Squash and Zucchini in Air Fryer

It isn't an exact science but typically 6 minutes shaking halfway thru that time is ideal. timing will vary depending on how thick your pieces are and how soft you want them to be. We like a little “bite” to them for sure so we're closer to 5 where our husband likes closer to 7.

How do you know when it is done?

It is all about the texture and it is subjective. You need to use a fork and poke the largest piece and see if it is soft enough for you. Some like it still a bit firm and others prefer that they are on the softer side. They are best enjoyed right out of the pot too!

A spoon holds cooked yellow squash and zucchini slices over a pot, ready to be served—solid for preparing good Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini.

Can you add meat?

You can indeed. If you want to add meat follow our air fryer chicken and vegetables instructions which transitions it from a side to a whole one pot meal which we make quite often actually.

If you want to make more of a hearty meal with this same veggie, our air fryer zucchini boats is fantastic. It is great, both of them.

Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini Recipe

By Air fryer squash and zucchini cooked together is a healthy vegetable side dish you'll love. Tender in under 8 minutes with tons of flavor. Prep: 10 minutes minsCook: 6 minutes minsServings: 6 Save Recipe Saved! Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1 large yellow squash
3-4 tbsp olive oil, enough to coat all pieces
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp Lawrys seasoned salt

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees f for 5 minutes. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and then into half moon pieces about 1/2" thick (the thinner they are the faster it will cook and softer they will get).
Slice your yellow squash in half lengthwise, then again so there are 4 long slices. Hold pieces together and slice into 1/2" pieces so they are relatively the same size as your zucchini.
Put everything in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle on seasonings, toss to coat.
Pour into your air fryer basket and cook about 6 minutes or until they are as tender as you'd like, toss basket halfway thru.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

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Keeping leftovers

We will say that the texture will change, and we will only use our air fryer to reheat it or else it's kinda ehhhhh. You want to keep it as dry as possible so transfer into a freezer bag without any liquid and suck the air out. Keep in the fridge and reheat within 24 hours for best results.

Reheating leftover squash is easy with this little machine. throw them in at 400 f for about 2 minutes and enjoy what is left over so you don't waste food. You may want another pinch of salt before serving as a quick snack or throw it in while reheating chicken in air fryer and warm together for lunch.