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Air fryer zucchini coins with browned edges and a lemon finish

Air Fryer Zucchini Coins

A crisp zucchini side that doesn't go mushy: salt, dry, roast, finish bright.

Total: 22 minActive: 12 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 4 Servings

Timing note: 22 mins

VeganGluten-FreeMediterranean

The Key Move

Salt zucchini briefly, pat it dry, then roast hot with space--crispness is a moisture problem.

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The Setup

  • Air Fryer
    basket style
  • Clean Kitchen Towel

The Mise en Place

5 of 6

Your prep station before cooking begins

Seasoning (0/1)

The Pantry (0/1)

1½ tbspolive oil

To Finish (0/1)

2 tsplemon juice(optional but recommended)

Other (0/1)

2 wholezucchini(sliced into 1/2-inch coins)

Salt Step (0/1)

¾ tspkosher salt(for salting zucchini, plus more to taste)

My zucchini coins came out soggy, not crispy.

Ah, that usually means we didn't get enough moisture out before they hit the heat, or they were too close together.

My zucchini coins look all wrinkly and soft.

That sounds like they might have cooked a little too long. These cook fast! Start checking them around the 12-minute mark. You're looking for those nice browned edges, and pull the…

Chef's Notes

Storage

Best fresh. Refrigerate up to 2 days and re-crisp briefly in air fryer.

The Method

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