Summer is just the right time to put all your fresh produce to use, and this Air Fryer Yellow Squash recipe is a must try if you’ve got some of that gorgeous yellow squash at hand. With minimal ingredients and practically 5 minutes of prep time, this Air Fryer Summer Squash is one delicious side dish!
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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Yellow Squash
- My favorite part about this recipe is its cooking method. Air frying is a great way to get food nice and crispy without too much oil, and this Air Fryer summer squash recipe is the perfect example.
- With just a few simple ingredients apart from the squash, this side dish is an ideal choice when you’re looking for a low effort option.
Air Fryer Summer Squash Ingredients
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make this easy Air Fryer yellow squash recipe.
- Yellow squash: The star of the dish, chosen for its tender texture and mild flavor.
- Paprika: Lends a warm, spicy undertone to the squash.
- Garlic powder: Adds a savory depth, enhancing the overall taste.
- Seasonings: Salt and pepper adjust the flavor balance.
- Olive oil: Helps to achieve a crispy exterior in the air fryer.
How To Make The Air Fryer Yellow Squash
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the summer squash in the Air Fryer.
Step One: Slice the squash to 1/4” thick and preheat your air fryer to 400°f.
Step Two: Add squash to a mixing bowl. Toss in oil and spices. Fully coat the squash.
Step Three: Place each slice of squash in the air fryer basket, do not place them on top of one another.
Step Four: Cook each batch at 400°f for 15 minutes. Let cool and serve.
Tips For Making Air Fried Summer Squash
Ready to give this simple recipe a try? You may want to keep these little tips and tricks handy too.
- While air frying is a process that will automatically make your vegetables crispy, you can also choose to go the extra mile and coat them in some breadcrumbs after you toss them in the seasonings and oil.
- Remember to arrange the squash slices in a single layer in your Air Fryer basket, and toss them midway through the cooking time so that they’re nice and crispy on both sides.
- Cook the yellow squash until they’re golden brown.
Variations For This Air Fried Yellow Squash
- While yellow crookneck squash is the best choice for this recipe, you could also choose to team it up with some zucchini or some extra veggies of your choice to turn it into a delicious side dish that the whole family will enjoy.
- If you want to, you can also peel yellow squash before you air fry it.
- You can choose carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, baby corn, onion and other vegetables of your choice to make your Air Fryer Veggies.
How To Season Yellow Squash?
- I used a mix of garlic powder, salt and pepper along with a dash of paprika to season the Air Fryer yellow squash.
- You can also use any other seasonings of your choice. onion powder, cayenne pepper, peri peri seasoning and ranch seasoning are all great choices.
- You could also choose to top the squash slices with some parmesan cheese if you want to.
How To Store Cooked Summer Squash
- Fridge: If you have some leftover air fried yellow squash, you can allow it to cool down and transfer it to an air tight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat: I would recommend reheating the squash slices in the Air Fryer once again.
Air Fryer Yellow Squash
Ingredients
- 2 Yellow Squash
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°f.
- Slice the squash to 1/4” thick.
- Add squash to a mixing bowl. Toss in oil and spices. Fully coat the squash.
- Place each slice of squash in the air fryer basket, do not place them on top of one another.
- Cook each batch at 400°f for 15 minutes. Let cool and serve.
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