Description
Air Fryer Squash is a quick and healthy way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer vegetables. Perfectly tender and crispy, this dish is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or as a delightful side at summer barbecues. With minimal ingredients and an effortless cooking process, you can savor the freshness of squash and zucchini while keeping things light. Serve it as a snack, toss it in salads, or pair it with grilled proteins for a nutritious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow squash
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the yellow squash and zucchini into ¼-inch thick discs.
- Place the discs in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 30 minutes to release moisture.
- Blot excess moisture with paper towels and rinse off remaining salt.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Return the vegetables to the bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange veggies in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg