Air Fryer Patty Pan Squash

Published on

July 27, 2026

Ingredients

1 lb patty pan squash, sliced into ½-inch pieces (or halved if small)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
2–3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
Toss squash with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 10–15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until tender with browned edges.
Sprinkle with Parmesan during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking (or immediately after cooking if preferred).
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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