Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Squash
Elevate your vegetable game with this **Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Squash** recipe, a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious side dish that's bursting with flavor. Thin slices of summer squash or zucchini are tossed in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and a fragrant blend of oregano, thyme, and garlic powder, then air-fried to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley provide a bright, zesty finish that will have your taste buds singing. Perfect as a guilt-free snack or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this recipe is low in calories, big on flavor, and captures the simple, wholesome goodness of the Mediterranean diet. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a must-try for anyone looking for quick, nutritious, and air fryer-friendly recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium summer squash or zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the squash or zucchini. Cut off the ends and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced squash with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Toss until the squash is evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Once preheated, arrange the squash slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air fry the squash for about 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the squash is golden and tender.
Once cooked, remove the squash from the air fryer and sprinkle them with lemon juice and freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a delicious Mediterranean-inspired side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 327 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1009 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
