Appetizer for 4

Air Fryer Zucchini

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb zucchini; 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp panko bread crumbs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp kosher salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)

$2.24for 420 minServes 4

Zucchini rounds coat with parmesan, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then crisp quickly in an air fryer.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
	Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.24

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.56 per serving$2.24 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb zucchini
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat the air fryer to 400 F.
Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and toss them with olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Mix the parmesan and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl, then coat the zucchini.
Arrange the zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air-fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway, until browned and tender.