Buttery Zucchini Ribbons
Buttery Zucchini Ribbons are a quick air fryer side dish made with thin zucchini strips, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Light, tender, and ready in minutes, they work well as a vegetable side or a low-carb alternative to pasta.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini seed cores removed and peeled into thin ribbons
- 2 teaspoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 140°C for 3 minutes.
- Place the zucchini ribbons in a medium bowl.
- Add the melted butter, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss gently until the zucchini is evenly coated.
- Arrange the zucchini ribbons loosely in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 1 minute.
- Gently toss the zucchini ribbons.
- Continue air frying for another 2 minutes until just tender.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin zucchini ribbons of approximately equal thickness so they cook evenly. Remove the soft seed core before making the ribbons. This reduces excess moisture and helps prevent the zucchini from becoming watery. Cook the ribbons only briefly. Zucchini softens very quickly in the air fryer and should remain tender without becoming mushy. Serve immediately. The ribbons can be used as a vegetable side dish or as a light alternative to traditional pasta.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc pairs nicely with the delicate zucchini and butter. Its crisp acidity keeps this simple vegetable dish light and refreshing.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 45 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 175 mg | Sugar: 3 g