Easy Air Fryer Yellow Squash Recipe
Enjoy the bounty of fresh yellow squash with this super speedy, utterly delicious Air Fryer Yellow Squash recipe. It's incredibly simple, ridiculously fast, and tastes like pure sunshine, becoming a go-to side dish.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- bowl medium-sized
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium Yellow Squash approx. 4 cups once cubed
- Spray Olive Oil for air frying
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan heaping
Instructions
- Wash the yellow squash and cube them into roughly 1-inch pieces, aiming for similarly sized pieces for even cooking.
- Toss the cubed squash into a medium-sized bowl. Spritz with spray olive oil. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss everything well until every piece is coated.
- Place the seasoned squash into the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow air circulation.
- Set your air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes.
- About halfway through the cooking time (around 6 or 7 minutes), give the air fryer basket a good shake to ensure even browning and tenderness.
- Once the squash is tender and looks slightly browned and delicious (12-15 minutes total cook time), remove the basket.
- Immediately sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese all over the hot squash. The heat will make it stick and get melty. Give it a gentle toss if desired and serve right away.
Notes
Substitutions & Additions:
- Can substitute zucchini or use a mix.
- Try dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Herbes de Provence instead of Italian seasoning.
- Add garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra flavor/spice.
- Substitute parmesan with crumbled feta, nutritional yeast, or shredded cheddar.
Tips for Success:
- Cut squash into uniform cubes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Pat watery squash dry before tossing with oil/seasoning.
- Sprinkle parmesan immediately after cooking while hot.
Storage & Reheating:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 380°F for a few minutes until warmed through for best texture.
FAQs:
- No need to peel the squash.
- Spray oil provides a light, even coating ideal for air frying.
- Can substitute zucchini or use a mix.
- Try dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Herbes de Provence instead of Italian seasoning.
- Add garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra flavor/spice.
- Substitute parmesan with crumbled feta, nutritional yeast, or shredded cheddar.
Tips for Success:
- Cut squash into uniform cubes.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Pat watery squash dry before tossing with oil/seasoning.
- Sprinkle parmesan immediately after cooking while hot.
Storage & Reheating:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 380°F for a few minutes until warmed through for best texture.
FAQs:
- No need to peel the squash.
- Spray oil provides a light, even coating ideal for air frying.