Do you have an abundance of zucchini or yellow squash? You will love this quick and easy recipe for Air Fryer Summer Squash! Seasoned to perfection and air-fried in minutes, everyone loves this easy summer side dish.

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Sliced zucchini and squash in basket of air fryer.

For anyone with a vegetable garden or CSA membership, you likely have an abundance of yellow squash and zucchini during the summer and are constantly looking for new recipes to put the summer squash to use.

Air Fryer Summer Squash is exactly the recipe you need!

Whether made with a combination of zucchini and yellow squash, or just one variety of summer squash, Air Fryer Summer Squash is the definition of a simple, yet flavorful side dish.

Seasoned with garlic powder, oregano, and salt and pepper and then air-fried until tender and crispy, Air Fryer Squash is a fast and healthy dish that puts your summer vegetable harvest to good use!

How to Make Air Fryer Summer Squash

The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the ingredient quantities and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Season Summer Squash

Summer squash is fairly bland on its own. Therefore it is best to season well. I typically keep it simple and use a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Air Fry Squash

Spread out the seasoned zucchini and yellow squash in the basket or tray of your air fryer, being careful to not overcrowd the squash. If you have a smaller model, you may need to prepare this recipe in 2 batches so that everything cooks evenly. Air-fry for

Serving Suggestions

As a Side Dish: Serve as a side dish for meals like Black Bean Burgers, Baked Salmon, BBQ Chicken Burgers, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Pulled Pork, or Grilled Shrimp.
As a Taco Filling: Add the air fryer zucchini and squash and black beans to homemade tortillas and top with avocado for a simple, vegetarian meal.
With Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta, olive oil, and minced garlic for an easy way to dress up pasta.

Recipe Modifications

Change Up the Seasoning: In place of the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, feel free to use your favorite seasonings. Some of my favorites are Taco Seasoning, Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix, and Dill Seasoning.
Use Cooking Spray: This recipe for Air Fryer Summer Squash uses a small amount of oil, but if you are opposed to using oil, I do recommend at least using an olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray to help the squash become crispy.
Double the Recipe: You likely will need to air-fry the squash in two batches, so that everything cooks evenly.

More Favorite Summer Squash Recipes

Need more inspiration for your abundance of zucchini and/or summer squash? Try out some of my following favorites.

If you enjoyed this easy recipe for Air Fryer Summer Squash, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

Air Fried Squash and Zucchini in basket of air fryer.

Air Fryer Summer Squash

Air Fryer Squash is made with zucchini and summer squash that is seasoned to perfection and air-fried until tender and just golden.

5 from 6 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 14

Total Time: 19

Servings:

Calories: 22kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

Instructions

If needed per your model, preheat your air fryer to 400℉.
Wash and dry the yellow squash and zucchini and then slice into ¼-inch rounds and add the sliced summer squash to a large mixing bowl. Add in the oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, pepper, and salt and toss to coat.
Spread out the summer squash in the air fryer basket, being careful to not overlap too much. Air-fry for 7 minutes at 400℉. Remove the basket, toss to flip the summer squash, and return the basket to the air fryer. Air fry for an additional 5-7 minutes at 400℉, depending on how crispy you like your zucchini and yellow squash.
Serve immediately.

Equipment Needed

Air Fryer

Notes

If you have a small air fryer, you will need to prepare this recipe in two batches so as not to overcrowd and ensure all pieces cook evenly.

Squash: Use any combination of zucchini and summer squash you like. You are looking for about 3 tightly packed cups of sliced squash and zucchini.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 2-3 minutes or reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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