It is officially zucchini season, and I love zucchini. Zucchini is a great versatile vegetable that you can do almost anything to, and it usually tastes amazing. If you haven’t tried air fried or grilled zucchini, you are so missing out.

Technically zucchini is a squash, it has origins all over the world, and likewise, zucchini is cooked differently in all parts of the world, from the Italian who serve it deep fried, deep flower fritters to Turkey, where they make zucchini pancakes. It can be added to any recipe for a healthier spin on it.

When you are purchasing zucchini, here are some things to be on the lookout for:

• Zucchini should be about 6 inches long, one-two inches wide.
• Firm and shiny skin without blemishes
• Ideally, the steam should be attached.

To store zucchini:

Keep in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days, longer than that the zucchini will start to wilt.  Zucchini also can be frozen, in order to freeze, slice, then boil for about 2 minutes, then plunge into cold water. Then seal in an airtight container. Frozen zucchini can be kept for about one year.

Kitchen Items Used: (Note: Affiliate links are included in this post)

GoWise Air Fryer

J.A. Henckels 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef’s Kitchen Knife

 Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, 5 Piece Set

Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set-6 Piece Stackable Set with Spout

Anchor Glass Measuring Set–This is one of the handiest tools in the Kitchen 

Italian Olive Wood Spatula

OXO Good Grips 12 Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

EVOO Air Fryer, Best Friend

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Air Fryer, Air Fried, Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Other Items: Olive Oil spray

Instructions

1. Start by slicing the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.

   

2. Pour the olive oil into a small bowl.

   

3. Then pour the grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs into another both, season that mixture with salt and pepper.

   

4. Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray, so the zucchini doesn't stick to the basket.

   

5. Dip the zucchini slices into the olive oil, then into the breadcrumb/panko/salt and pepper. As you coat them place them into the air fryer basket.

   

6. Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F, for 8 minutes.

7. Plate, serve and enjoy!