This Air Fryer Summer Squash is the best way to make yellow squash in the air fryer. Cut into slices and topped with parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian Seasoning, these turn crispy and addictive. This side dish looks fancy but will be on your table in just 15 minutes.
Serve it with my Air Fryer Steelhead Trout and Air Fryer Broccolini for a fast and easy weeknight dinner.
Air Fryer Summer Squash recipe
This Air Fryer Summer Squash could not be more delicious. It starts with garden fresh summer squash or yellow squash that is cut into tasty rounds. They are then seasoned with a flavor bomb blend of parmesan, garlic, and Italian Seasoning. You then crisp up the yellow squash in the air fryer to make an amazingly delicious and unique. This is one of my favorite veggies.
This dish came from one particular summer when the summer squash plant was on overdrive. I'd made the squash many ways many of which were rather boring, but this one was the family favorite, including with the twins. And I loved it too because of how simple and straightforward it is. The tasty bites are easy to pop and enjoy. After trying squash this way, you will never think squash is boring again.
The air fryer squash have the same flavors of southern fried summer squash my family used to make, but without any of the actual breading, keeping this dish super healthy. It is gluten-free, keto, clean eating, paleo, and low carb.
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Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Summer Squash Recipe...
- This Air Fryer Summer Squash has only 4 ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to make.
- It's super flavorful without frying it.
- The air fryer makes it crispy without breading.
- It's super healthy and fits into many diets.
- It's the perfect easy way to use up some of that yellow squash or summer squash in the garden.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Summer Squash, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Summer Squash: Summer squash, yellow summer squash, crookneck, and yellow squash are the same thing, and you can use either. You will need 2 medium summer squash or 3 small ones. You don't want huge ones for this, or they will be too wide. To prep the squash wash it, cut off the ends, and cut it into slightly thicker than ¼ slice pieces. You don't want them to be too thin or too thick.
- Olive Oil Spray: I'm a big fan of using an olive oil spray when air frying and roasting. It evenly distributes the olive oil in the thick coat, keeping the amount of oil you need at a minimum. It is so easy and fast to use and you skip the step of mixing everything in a bowl. You can use something like this or an olive oil sprayer. You could also use avocado oil.
- Italian Seasoning: I like to use my own Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix or a favorite store-bought version. You can also use a blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic Powder is the perfect way to get a garlic flavor into the squash. Using fresh garlic would just burn in the air fryer, so I like the garlic powder. You can also use garlic salt if you prefer. You could also add some onion powder.
- Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese adds a huge flavor punch and browns up nicely in the air fryer.
- Salt & Pepper
- Optional Garnish: parsley or fresh herbs
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Air Fryer Summer Squash recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Slice the ends off of the summer squash and cut into even-sized rounds, a little thicker than ¼ inch.
- In the air fryer basket, evening lay the yellow squash round without them in a single layer without overlapping. Don't make several layers or the squash will get crispy outside and tender insides.
- Spray the rounds with the olive oil spray and carefully sprinkle with garlic powder parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until they are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Variations
I love this Air Fryer Summer Squash recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Mix Up the Seasoning: This is great the way it's written, but other spice options include Everything Bagel Seasoning, Cajun Spice Mix, Ranch Seasoning Mix, Taco Spice Mix, and Blackening Seasoning.
- Make it Vegan: Use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.
- Make it Zucchini: YOu can also make this same dish with half or all zucchini to make air fryer zucchini.
- Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat it in the microwave or air fryer. I would not try to freeze this because it would thaw out mushy.
How to cook summer squash in the air fryer?
Summer squash cooks easily in the air fryer. Just add olive oil, and seasoning and cook for about 10 minutes until tender. I love this recipe that adds parmesan and garlic.
Can I make this in the oven?
Yes! If you don't have an air fryer, or yours is occupied making other things, you can easily make this in the oven. Put the summer squash slices on a baking sheet. Cook at 425 for 12-15 minutes or until tender.
Parmesan Garlic Air Fryer Summer Squash
This Parmesan Garlic Air Fryer Summer Squash is so addictive and delicious. If you have been looking for tasty air fryer recipes or an air fryer squash recipe, this one is it. It's the perfect creative and unique way to use that summer squash, that's still nice and healthy. I just love this dish and so does my family, including the kids! I know we will be making it all summer long. What a fabulous way to enjoy your vegetables.
Here are some delicious main courses to complete your meal.
Serve it With:
- Blackened Shrimp
- Blackened Cod
- Lemon Butter Grouper
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp
- Everything Bagel Salmon
- Air Fryer Tilapia
- Air Fryer Steelhead Trout
- Three Cheese Portobello Mushroom
More Easy Side Dishes:
- Oven Roasted Gren Beans with Garlic
- Roasted Broccoli and Carrots
- Roasted Mushroom and Broccoli
- Roasted Curry Cauliflower
- Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
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Air Fryer Summer Squash
Ingredients
- 2-3 summer squash
- olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Slicethe ends off of the summer squash and cut into even size rounds, a little thicker than ¼ inch.
- In the air fryer basket, evening lay the yellow squash rounds without them overlapping.
- Spray the rounds with the olive oil spray and carefully sprinkle with garlic powder parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until they are tender.
Notes
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