Breaded Air-Fryer Summer Squash

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Updated on Oct. 20, 2023

Air-fryer summer squash is beautifully crisp. You don't have to turn the fried pieces, but do keep an eye on them. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas


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    Breaded Air-Fryer Summer Squash

    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 10 min
    Yield 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash (3 medium)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    Directions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place squash in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat.
    2. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip squash in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. In batches, arrange squash in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until squash is tender and coating is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    1/2 cup: 203 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

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