This Air Fryer Yellow Squash is a healthy, delicious and easy to make side dish. Not only is it easy, but it’s also family-friendly, even the picky eaters in your household will love this simple dish.
If you love Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash you may also enjoy this simple recipe. Plus, it’s so quick when you need to get a side dish on the table fast on busy weeknights.
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Air Fryer Summer Squash
Yellow squash or as it’s sometimes called, summer squash, is one of the healthiest and most delicious vegetables around. Not only is it low in calories and full of essential vitamins, like vitamin A, minerals and fiber, but it’s also great for adding a healthy dose of flavor to any meal when you want to focus on nutrition.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious and healthy Air Fryer Squash is a quick and easy side dish that the whole family will love!
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
If you love squash, you may also enjoy this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Ground Turkey recipe.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients that are all easy to find at your local grocery store. After one quick trip you’ll have everything you need to make this delicious easy recipe.
Squash – You will need some yellow squash; look for squash that is bright in color and free from blemishes.
Olive Oil – Olive oil is great for adding flavor and helping to crisp up the squash while it’s air frying.
Seasonings – For this recipe you will need paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
Substitutions
Oil: Instead of olive oil you could also use avocado oil or a light flavored vegetable oil.
Squash: Instead of yellow squash you could also use zucchini if you prefer. Air fryer zucchini is also delicious.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Are you looking for ways to personalize this simple recipe? Here are a few of my favorite ways to add some additional flavor to this dish.
Spicy: To make this a spicier dish, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the seasonings.
Herbs: You can also add some fresh herbs to give this dish a delicious flavor. Parsley, thyme, basil and oregano are all great options.
Cheese: A sprinkle of parmesan cheese is always a welcome addition to any air fryer recipe.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few simple tools to make this keto friendly recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this gluten-free recipe.
How to Make Air Fryer Yellow Squash
If you are going to make this simple side dish, then follow the instructions below and you will be ready to dive into it in no time at all.
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Step 2: Wash and slice the squash
Slice the crookneck squash to 1/4” thick.
Step 3: Season the squash
Add squash to a mixing bowl. Toss in oil and spices. Fully coat the squash.
Step 4: Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket
Place each slice of squash in the air fryer basket, do not place them on top of one another.
Step 5: Air fry yellow squash
Cook each batch at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Let cool and serve.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this simple side with my favorite Teriyaki Glazed Salmon or this Air Fryer Spatchcock Chicken.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that this simple recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Ensure that the squash is in a single layer when you place it into the air fryer basket.
- If you want your squash to be extra crispy then cook for 3- 5 minutes longer.
- Keep an eye on your squash so it does not burn.
- Try to slice the squash to an even thickness so that it cooks evenly.
- For easy clean up you can spray the basket with cooking spray.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this yellow summer squash recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
If you have leftovers, simply reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes until hot.
No, this dish is best when served fresh, freezing it would alter the texture and flavor of the squash.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Yellow Squash
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- Large bowl
- Air Fryer
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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Notes
- Ensure that the squash is in a single layer when you place it into the air fryer basket.
- If you want your squash to be extra crispy then cook for 3- 5 minutes longer.
- Keep an eye on your squash so it does not burn.
- Try to slice the squash to an even thickness so that it cooks evenly.
- For easy clean up you can spray the basket with cooking spray.