Ingredients · Produce
Zucchini
Summer squash that shreds for fritters or cubes for ratatouille. High water means you must salt and squeeze.
In the air fryer. Squeeze grated zucchini hard or fritters steam. Cubes need oil and space.
Nutrition
Typical values per 100g raw
17kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Americas originally; Italian garden staple as zucchini.
Herbal & culinary notes
Low calorie, mostly water and fiber. Skin is edible and nutritious.
How to store
Fridge crisper, unwashed. Use within about a week. Cut pieces spoil faster.
Food safety
Wash before cutting. Cook or refrigerate promptly after prep.
Food hazards
Produce wash risk if eaten raw without rinsing. Soft slimy squash: discard.
Recipes using Zucchini
Italian · 375°F · 11 min
Air Fryer Italian Zucchini Fritters
Crisp zucchini fritters with Parmesan and herbs. Light Italian antipasto from the basket.
French · 390°F · 16 min
Air Fryer French Ratatouille Vegetables
Zucchini, eggplant, pepper and tomato roasted until jammy. Provençal sides from the basket.