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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Squash (Summer Squash)

    Published: Sep 3, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Delicious, cornmeal-dusted air fryer squash made with yellow summer squash and zucchini. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

    A silver fork cradles air fried summer squash in a white bowl.
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    • 💛 Why You Need This Recipe
    • 🗒️ Ingredients and Substitutes
    • 🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Squash
    • 🍽️ Serving Ideas
    • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
    • ♨️ More Air Fryer Recipes You Might Like
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    Top view of a white ceramic bowl filled with air fried yellow squash and green squash.

    💛 Why You Need This Recipe

    • This is truly an easy air fryer recipe! You can mix everything right in the air fryer basket and air fry. Easy peasy!
    • All you need is squash, oil, cornmeal and few spices.
    • This recipe makes a fabulous side dish for the whole family to enjoy or even an appetizer or snack to serve with a favorite dipping sauce.
    • It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free.
    Close shots of sliced squash pieces with some browning.

    🗒️ Ingredients and Substitutes

    Squash: This recipes tastes great and works well with both yellow crookneck squash and zucchini, however, you can use one or the other if that's what you have on hand!

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    Oil: I love to use avocado oil for its high smoke point, but feel free to use any oil you prefer. I've used olive oil and coconut oil with success.

    Cornmeal: Fine and medium ground conventional cornmeal works best, but if you only have coarse ground cornmeal or polenta/grits, that will work, too.

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    Salt: What good recipe is complete without salt? I love to use Himalayan pink salt.

    Garlic powder: The smallest hint of garlic flavor really adds a new dimension to this air fryer squash recipe. If you aren't a fan of garlic, you can omit it or use another spice you like better. Some of my favorite alternatives are onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and basil. You can even use fresh herbs if you prefer.

    A silver fork holds a small thin slice of yellow squash.

    🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Squash

    An air fryer basket filled with sliced summer squash.
    Add all air fryer squash ingredients to the air fryer basket, then give a good toss.
    An air fryer basket filled with cooked, sliced squash.
    Air fry.
    A small white bowl filled with browned sliced squash pieces.
    Enjoy!
    1. Add all of the ingredients to an air fryer basket (alternatively you could use a mixing bowl, then add to the air fryer basket). Toss to coat evenly.
    2. Air fry until golden and crisp.
    3. Enjoy!
    Close shot of crispy squash slices in a white bowl.

    🍽️ Serving Ideas

    • Serve with savory meals as a side dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan for additional flavor.
    • Serve mixed into pasta with a favorite sauce.
    • Toss into salads.
    • Use as a pizza topping.
    • Serve as an appetizer alongside a dipping sauce.
    Side view of sliced squash in a white bowl.

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    Is squash good in the air fryer?

    Yes! The air fryer cooks squash quickly, evenly and to a perfect texture.

    Will this recipe work with any kind of squash?

    Any thin-skinned, smaller summer squash varieties work well in this recipe.

    How to store air fryer squash?

    You can store the cooked air fryer squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place into an air fryer basket and reheat at 400F for 5 minutes or until warm throughout.

    Top view of a white ceramic bowl filled with golden squash slices.

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    📖 Recipe

    Air Fryer Squash Recipe

    Delicious, cornmeal-dusted air fryer squash made with yellow summer squash and zucchini. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 1 yellow crookneck summer squash sliced into 1/4" slices
    • 1 green zucchini squash sliced into 1/4" slices
    • 1 tablespoon oil of choice I like to use avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoons cornmeal certified gluten-free if necessary
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • In an air fryer basket, add the squash, oil, cornmeal, salt and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
    • Air fry at 425°F for 20 minutes or until the cornmeal breading starts to turn golden and crispy.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer says

      September 05, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this easy side dish! It was a great use of the squash I had in the fridge, and even the kids loved it!

      Reply
    2. K says

      September 05, 2022 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I am such a pickly squash eater but it's the season, right?! I hate when it gets mushy. Thank you for this recipe! I adored the crispiness and finally have a way to cook summer squash that i love!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        September 27, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        Thank you! So happy to hear!

        Reply
    3. Angela says

      September 05, 2022 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      I loved how easy it was to make this delicious recipe!

      Reply
    4. Shelby says

      September 05, 2022 at 5:14 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple this was to make and it was a great way to use up the 12957 veggies in the garden hehe. Plus, eays as a side dish or in a pasta!

      Reply
    5. Gen says

      September 05, 2022 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy, quick, and really tasty! I never would have thought to add cornmeal but I love that idea.

      Reply
    6. Tara says

      September 04, 2022 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      This squash looks so good with that cornmeal crust! I love how easily it comes together in the air fryer. Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        September 04, 2022 at 11:33 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. kushigalu says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:35 am

      5 stars
      Never tried squash in the air fryer. What an interesting recipe to try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Ieva says

      September 03, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious side dish! Very easy to make and the cornmeal coating adds a bit of welcome texture! Great way to use summer squash!

      Reply
    9. MacKenzie says

      September 03, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      This air fryer squash was delicious. My kids loved this healthy side.

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        September 04, 2022 at 11:33 am

        I'm so happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply

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