Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of these crispy air fryer yellow squash rounds, coated in a flavorful Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. This easy and healthy vegetarian side dish or appetizer is a perfect way to enjoy summer squash.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Squash: Dip each squash slice into the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
- Air Fry: Place the coated squash rounds in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray, and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Repeat with the remaining squash slices and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- These also reheat well in the air fryer for a few minutes at 375°F.
- Serve with ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
