Air Fryer Zucchini Bread

Air-Fryer Zucchini Bread is the perfect summer recipe that guarantees a delicious loaf. This zucchini bread is an easy snack or breakfast option ready in under an hour and is made with simple ingredients and crunchy walnuts!

Air Fryer Zucchini Bread

I love getting my summer bounty of zucchini, so I can come up with delicious and easy zucchini recipes — the first being a perfect loaf of Air Fryer Zucchini Bread.

Tender, moist, and lightly sweet, this air fryer bread recipe truly delivers on texture and flavor with such simple ingredients.

Plus, zucchini bread is an easy way to get the kids to eat a great big plate of veggies without them even knowing it! Add a slab of butter to each slice, and your kids will be coming back for more and more.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Zucchini Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI CHEDDAR SAVORY MUFFINS, AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI BACON CHEDDAR SCONES, AIR FRYER PARMESAN ZUCCHINI FOIL PACKETS, and AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI PIZZA BOATS.

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Zucchini Bread

• Simple Ingredients: You’ll love the simple ingredients in this recipe. Most of which you probably already have in your pantry!
• Easy to Make: Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe by just popping it in the air fryer. It delivers a delicious loaf that everyone will love.
• One Bowl Recipe: Clean-up is a breeze with this one-bowl recipe. You won’t have a pile of dishes to wash after!
• Kid-Approved: Kids will love this zucchini bread. They’re eating a load of vegetables and don’t even know it. It’s a win for all!
• Can be Customized: Nix the walnut and add chocolate chips or choose another nut to mix into the batter. This is an easily customizable recipe!

Ingredients Needed For Zucchini Bread in Air Fryer

Zucchini Bread is a quick loaf made by folding grated zucchini into a traditional quick bread batter. It will often contain nuts and sometimes chocolate chips.

For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.

• All-Purpose Flour: This serves as the base of the zucchini bread to provide structure and texture.
• Salt: Salt enhances the flavors of zucchini bread
• Baking Powder: Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps the zucchini bread rise and become light and fluffy.
• Baking Soda: Baking soda reacts with acidic ingredients in the batter to help the bread rise.
• Eggs: Eggs act as a binding agent, helping to hold the ingredients together and provide structure.
• Vegetable Oil: Helps with the overall texture of the bread.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the bread, balancing flavors and enhancing the overall taste.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the bread and creates a richer and more complex taste.
• Grated Zucchini: The star of the show!
• Spices: Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Allspice
• Optional: Diced Walnuts

How to Make Zucchini Bread Easy

Step 1: Make the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice.

In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar.

Then, pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, mixing well. Fold in the grated zucchini and diced walnuts. 

Step 2: Bake Zucchini Bread in the Air Fryer

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan that is safe for the air fryer. Set the pan in the air fryer, then set the temperature to 320 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.

When done, remove the air fryer zucchini bread and allow to cool before slicing.

How to Grate Zucchini for Zucchini Bread

Clean the surface of the squash with cool water, then dry thoroughly. There’s no need to peel it first — just run the whole thing over the largest holes of your grater.

Spread the grated zucchini onto a layer of paper towels to let some of the moisture drain. I usually leave it for about 20 minutes. Then, fold up the ends of the paper towels and squeeze to get even more moisture out of the shreds.

This is key to the best results for your zucchini bread recipe — moist but fluffy and evenly baked through.

Tips for a Zucchini Bread Recipe That Is Moist

• Mix Carefully: Be sure to pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, not the other way around. Mix just until there are no more streaks of flour.
• Fold in the Zucchini and Walnuts: This prevents the batter from being overmixed. Use a spatula to lift the batter over the mix-ins repeatedly until they are evenly distributed throughout.
• Use the Toothpick Test: When the time is up, place a toothpick in the center of the air fryer zucchini bread — it should come out clean. If not, air fry for another 5 minutes.
• Cool Before Slicing: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan, but don’t leave it in there for too long! After 5-10 minutes, slide it out onto a wire rack and finish cooling there. Otherwise, it will end up drying out.

Storage and Freezing

Proper storage ensures that this zucchini bread recipe is moist until the loaf is gone! Store the loaf in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. It will keep for 2-4 days on the counter or longer in the refrigerator.

Zucchini bread is easy to freeze as well, so you can double or triple this air fryer bread recipe if you have a LOT of veggies to use up. You will just need to cook it in batches.

Let it cool to room temperature, wrap it up in saran wrap, and then wrap it in foil. Freeze the whole loaf or individual slices for 2 to 3 months.

Thaw on the counter, then reheat zucchini bread in the air fryer for a toasty treat!

What Can I Add to Zucchini Bread?

You can really add anything that you think goes well with zucchini bread. Some of my favorites are chocolate chips, blueberries, dried cranberries, or raisins.

Another popular option is shredded coconut flakes!

What Does Zucchini Bread Taste Like?

Zucchini bread usually is a bit sweet and very tender. Since zucchini bread is a mild-tasting vegetable, you generally do not taste it in the loaf.

If you add some walnuts or diced pecans to the batter, it provides another great texture.

How Many Zucchinis Equal 2 Cups Grated?

This air fryer bread recipe calls for 2 cups of grated zucchini, so if you hit the market, you are probably wondering how many zucchini to purchase!

I’ve found that 1 medium-sized zucchini equals about 1 1/4 cups, so you will need to purchase and grate 2 medium-sized zucchini to be safe.

What Pans Should I Use For Zucchini Bread?

While the shape is traditionally a loaf pan, I find that mini pans cook better in the air fryer. Here are some of my favorites (affiliate link included):

Chef Made Mini Loaf Pan Set, 5.5-Inch 4Pcs Non-Stick Rectangle Bread and Meat Bakeware for Oven and Instant Pot Baking (Champagne Gold)

Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Mini Loaf Pans, 5-3/4 by 3-1/4 by 2-1/4-Inch, Multicolor

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