Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini with Red Onions
Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini (courgette) with Red Onions is a quick, delicious, and healthy way to enjoy vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 small zucchinis (sliced into ½ inch - 1½ cm thick rounds)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp yogurt mixed with dill (optional)
Instructions
- Start by washing the zucchinis thoroughly. Slice them into rounds or wedges (as shown in the picture), about ½ inch (1½ cm) thick. Try to cut them all into similar sizes and shapes so that they cook evenly and get nice and crispy in the air fryer.
- Next, peel the red onion and slice it into thin wedges. The size of the onion pieces can vary, but thinner slices will cook more quickly and get a bit caramelized.
- Place the sliced zucchini and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, add the paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly seasoned.
- Set your air fryer to 205 ℃ (400 ℉), remove the grill plate, and spread the seasoned zucchini and onions in the air fryer basket. Try to keep them in a single layer for even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the vegetables for about 12-13 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all pieces are cooked evenly and achieve that desirable crispiness.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and pair them with a bowl of yogurt sprinkled with dill.
Notes
- Try to slice your zucchini and onions as uniformly as possible. This ensures they cook at the same rate, so you don’t end up with some pieces burnt and others undercooked.
- One of the keys to crispy air fryer vegetables is not overcrowding the basket. If you pile them on top of each other, they’ll steam instead of roast. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Keep an eye on your veggies as they cook, and give the basket a good shake halfway through to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- For a cheesy twist, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking.