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Ninja Foodi Grill Zucchini

Ninja Foodi Grill Zucchini with Perfect Grill Marks

4.34 from 6 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Tender, charred, restaurant-quality grilled zucchini cooked indoors on the Ninja Foodi Grill. Naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and ready in 15 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tongs zucchini, about 1 lb total
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, for serving
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, optional, for serving
  • Flaky sea salt, for serving

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini. Cut each zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch-thick planks (3–4 per zucchini).
  • Salt and rest. Lay the planks on a clean towel in a single layer. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and rest for 10 minutes. Pat completely dry.
  • Preheat the grill. Insert the grill grate. Select GRILL, set temperature to MAX, set time to 8 minutes. Press START. Wait for the ADD FOOD prompt (about 6 minutes).
  • Season. While the grill preheats, toss the dried planks with olive oil, remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Grill side one. Lay planks perpendicular to the grates. Close the hood and grill undisturbed for 3 minutes.
  • Grill side two. Flip each plank with tongs. Close hood and grill 2–3 more minutes until grill marks are deep and the zucchini just bends.
  • Serve immediately. Transfer to a plate, squeeze with lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan if using, and finish with flaky sea salt.

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi Grill with grill grate
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Clean kitchen towels or paper towels
  • Tongs

Notes

Notes

  • Don't skip the salt rest — it's the difference between charred and steamed.
  • Always grill on MAX for ½-inch planks. Lower temperatures will not produce grill marks.
  • Don't oil the grates. Oil the zucchini, not the grill — oiling the nonstick coating causes smoke and damages the grates.
  • Flip only once. Multiple flips smudge the grill marks.
  • Single layer only — stacking causes steaming.
  • Eat within 10 minutes for best texture.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on the Ninja Foodi Grill on MAX for 1–2 minutes per side. Do not microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.2mg