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How To Cook Zucchini (4 Easy Ways + Recipes + Tips)

Learn how to cook zucchini, get some new recipes, and discover fun tips with this easy zucchini guide. Time to use up that extra zucchini!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time22 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Cook Zucchini
Servings: 6
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini (medium-sized)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Additional Toppings (optional, see ideas above)

Instructions

  • Wash and dry zucchini and cut off stem and bottom tip. Slice according to the cooking method you would like to do.
    Slices of zucchini on a cutting board

To Roast (or Bake):

  • Brush with olive oil and season with salt or grill seasonings. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and/or parmesan cheese if desired.
    Seasoned zucchini spears on a roasting pan ready to be roasted
  • Bake at 400-degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
    Roasted zucchini spears on a serving platter

To Sauté:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add zucchini slices. Sauté for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
    Zucchini being sautéed in a sauté pan

To Grill:

  • Cut zucchini into halves. Brush with butter or oil grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until tender. Season with salt with each turn.
    Grilled zucchini halves on a grill plate

To Air Fry:

  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roll in breadcrumbs if desired. Spray with cooking spray to help keep breadcrumbs on. Air fry at 375-degrees for 8 minutes. Season more after flipping if needed.
    Breaded zucchini spears in an air fryer basket

Bonus: Zucchini Chips

  • Slice zucchini very thin.
    Thin slices of zucchini that has been sliced with a vegetable peeler
  • Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and air fry at 250 degrees F for 8 minutes, toss, then air fry another 2-3 minutes until lightly crispy.
    zucchini slices in an air fryer
  • The air fryer may blow the chips around and that's ok. Just stir around every few minutes to redistribute if needed.
    A horizontal view of cooked zucchini on different plates.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg