Air Fryer Yellow Squash

Yellow squash's natural sweetness pops in this simple recipe that cooks in just 10 minutes. The sweetness is further enhanced by tangy lemon juice and salty Parmesan cheese. There's no need to heat up the kitchen because it's all cooked in your air fryer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 medium yellow squash
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder for the marinade in a large bowl.

Step 3

Cut yellow squash into 1x3-inch fingers and add to the bowl with the marinade. Add onion and toss to coat, separating onion layers. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Place vegetables in air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd vegetables. You may need to do 2 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Step 4

Air-fry for 5 minutes. Shake air fryer basket, then continue cooking until vegetables are slightly soft and edges are beginning to char, an additional 5 to 7 minutes.