Name: Air Fryer Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound yellow squash; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional garnish)

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I love all types of air fryer recipes, but vegetables are some of my favorites. You can make this delicious air fryer squash from start to finish in less than 20 minutes. It's healthy, delicious, and the perfect side dish for almost any main dish.

Yellow air fryer squash on a serving plate.

Air fryer squash makes a great side dish. This recipe is not only a healthy side dish, but it's quick and easy, too.

There are so many different types of squash, but yellow squash is one of my favorites!

This is a great recipe to serve with Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, Air Fryer Ham, or even with Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin.

One of the best things about this easy recipe is that it's low carb, uses simple ingredients, and the whole family will devour it. Thankfully, my youngest LOVES her squash. Making squash in the air fryer is an easy side dish that is perfect during squash season.

What You Need To Make This Air Fryer Squash Recipe

Air Fryer
Basting Brush

Ingredients:

medium sized summer squash (2 yellow squash)
olive oil
garlic powder
ground black pepper
fresh parsley to garnish

TIPS:

Try and keep the cut squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can circulate throughout the basket and cook the squash evenly.
Keep the squash slices between ¼" and ½" in size. A mandolin is an easy way to cut them perfectly every time.
Add a little Italian seasoning for even more flavor.

How to Make Squash in the Air Fryer

Prepare the squash by washing and chopping off the ends. Cut the squash into ¼-1/2” rounds.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add the cut squash into a small bowl and toss or brush with olive oil, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.

Sliced squash in a bowl covered in seasonings and olive oil.

Add the squash to the basket of your air fryer. There may be a little overlapping. Try and allow as much air flow to each piece as possible.

Cook the squash for 13-15 minutes, tossing the rounds about halfway through the cooking time.

Sliced and seasoned squash in the basket of the air fryer.

Garnish with fresh parsley or fresh herbs before serving.

NOTE: This recipe was made using a Cosori air fryer. If you are using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time and temp slightly.

Air fried squash on a white plate topped with fresh parsley and ready to serve.

FAQs

How do I store Air Fryer Squash?

The best way to store any leftover squash is to place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, air fry at 350 degrees F for a couple of minutes, or until heated through.

What oil is best used when cooking squash?

You will use less oil when making this dish in the air fryer, and the type of oil you use is your own personal preference. Consider using extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil.

This delicious side dish is a simple recipe your whole family is sure to enjoy.

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Yellow squash cooked in the air fryer on a white plate and ready to serve.

Air Fryer Squash

Jen

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound yellow squash
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Prepare the squash by washing and chopping off the ends. Cut the squash into ¼-1/2” rounds.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the cut squash into a small bowl and toss or brush with olive oil, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
Add the squash to the basket of your air fryer. There may be a little overlapping. Try and allow as much air flow to each piece as possible.
Cook the squash for 13-15 minutes, tossing the rounds about halfway through the cooking time.
Garnish with fresh parsley or fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Try and keep the cut squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can circulate throughout the basket and cook the squash evenly.

Keep the squash slices between ¼" and ½" in size. A mandolin is an easy way to cut them perfectly every time.

Add a little Italian seasoning for even more flavor.

This recipe was made using a Cosori air fryer. If you are using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time and temp slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 230IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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