Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Yellow Squash recipe delivers a healthy, delicious snack or side dish with perfectly golden and crunchy squash rounds. Using simple ingredients like yellow squash, Parmesan, and a flavorful breadcrumb coating, this easy-to-make recipe is cooked quickly in an air fryer for a lighter alternative to frying. Ideal for a quick appetizer or vegetable side, it’s packed with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Squash and Coating
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others
- 1 large egg
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes to ensure even, hot cooking when you add the squash slices.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk the large egg until smooth. This will help the breadcrumb mixture adhere to the squash slices.
- Mix Coating: In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Coat Squash Slices: Dip each yellow squash round into the egg wash, then immediately coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks well on both sides.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated squash slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overlapping to ensure crispiness. You may need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Spray with Oil: Lightly spray the tops of the squash slices with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray to help browning and crisp texture.
- Air Fry: Cook the squash at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking for even crispness. The squash should be golden brown and crispy when done.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve warm. Perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish to any meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy kick.
- Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 slices
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
