Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini is a quick and easy side dish that will bring a pop of color to your dinner table. In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a tender and delicious side dish perfect for any meal!
Recipe Overview
Yellow squash and zucchini seem to run wild in neighborhood backyard gardens.
Even if you do not have a garden, you can typically find squash at your local grocer any time of year!
I personally really like how yellow squash (in particular) cooks up in the air fryer.
I feel it gets tender without getting overly mushy! You might remember we posted some air fryer zucchini a while back.
This recipe is similar! If you are searching for holiday-themed dishes, you might pair this with our air fryer creamed corn casserole!
how to make it
- Wash the squash and remove any bad spots.
- Dice your squash and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Add the veggie pieces to your air fryer basket.
- If you want to use a spray oil or seasonings, now is the time! If so, give the basket a shake to distribute everything evenly. Cook vegetables in the air fryer for about 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Shake the basket during cooking to reduce sticking.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving tips
Wondering what to serve with this squash? We have got a few ideas for you!
Check out our Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Sweet Potato Hash in the Air Fryer and Air Fryer Green Beans (from a can)
Air Fryer Squash and Zucchini
Equipment
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups zucchini
- 1.5 cups yellow squash
- spray oil optional
Instructions
- Dice your squash and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the squash and zucchini pieces to your air fryer basket. If you want to use a spray oil or seasonings, now is the time! If so, give the basket a shake to distribute everything evenly.
- Cook squash and zucchini in the air fryer for about 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Shake the basket during cooking to reduce sticking. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
Made this tonight and it was great! I saw you posted it in the air fryer recipes Facebook group!
Hi Sam, so glad you loved it! We love this air fryer squash too! And thanks for being a part of our Fb group!
I had some yellow squash and zucchini in my garden that I needed to cook up. This recipe was perfect!
Hi Bryan, so glad you tried it and liked it. It sure is a great way to use up that garden squash!
I love this! I’m always looking for new healthy recipes for my air fryer, and the whole family enjoyed this one.
Enjoy!
I love zucchini and squash! I can’t wait to make a big batch in my air fryer and eat it all week long. This is the perfect side dish.
Thank you for stopping by and checking it out! Enjoy!
What a tasty side dish and I love the pop of color it gives a meal too!
Thank you so much 🙂
I would never have thought to try squash in an air fryer. This is genius!
You are very welcome! Enjoy!
This is such an easy recipe! It looks so good
You are so welcome, enjoy!