18 Best Zucchini Recipes

What I Love About Zucchini

I love most vegetables, but there are three zucchini traits that make it stand out among other veggies. No wonder we have 18 recipes all highlighting zucchini!

• Mild taste: Zucchini have a very mild taste. They tend to be slightly sweet, but the majority of the flavor comes from the other ingredients zucchini are cooked with. That means they’re a great way to sneak veggies into your kids’ diets!
• Fully edible: Literally every part of the zucchini is edible — the skin, the flesh, and the seeds! Most recipes call for removing the seeds if they’re large, but they are perfectly edible.
• Easy to incorporate: Due to their mild flavor, it’s super easy to integrate zucchini into a range of baked goods and entreés.

List of 18 Zucchini Recipes

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

First on our list of air fryer zucchini recipes are these air fryer zucchini fries. They’re crispy and super easy to make. Plus, the leftovers reheat wonderfully in the air fryer again!

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Next on the list are these no-breading zucchini chips. They are a great for snacking and dipping into all your favorite dips. Move over potato chips because it’s time for zucchini chips to shine!

Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

These breaded zucchini chips are crispy and fried on the outside, while the inside stays tender. What’s my favorite part? The crunchy breading, of course! It consists of Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, and salty Parmesan cheese. Yum!

Grilled Zucchini and Squash

This green and yellow medley of zucchini and squash is mouthwatering on the grill. All you have to do is cut the veggies in half lengthwise, season, and grill. It’s that easy!

Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms

For a more “bite-sized” side dish, opt for our grilled zucchini and mushrooms. The zucchini are cut into the same size as whole mushrooms, tossed with olive oil and garlic salt, then grilled. It’s a super easy complement to your grilled meats.

Zucchini Alfredo Bake

If you’re craving warm comfort food, this is it. Sautéed zucchini and mushrooms are baked in a mouthwatering blend of mozzarella cheese and homemade Alfredo sauce. Get ready for gooey goodness!

Savory Zucchini Casserole Bake

This zucchini bake is a mix between a quiche and a vegetable cake. It’s filled with three different veggies (add more if you like!) mixed into a cheesy egg-based batter. Serve slices of this bake for breakfast or as a side to any meal of your choice.

Cheesy Zucchini Breadsticks

Do you love breadsticks but sometimes feel guilty about how carb-heavy they are? Make these cheesy zucchini breadsticks instead! Combine eggs, shredded zucchini, and cheese to satisfy your cravings.

Cheesy Zucchini Squash Casserole

You’ll love how elegant this casserole looks once it’s done! Slice your summer squash into rings and neatly assemble them in a spiral shape in a casserole dish. Top with loads of cheese and bake!

Best Zucchini Ravioli

Use a potato peeler to cut long, thin slices of zucchini, then fold the slices around a ricotta cheese filling. You’ll love serving up a bowl of these ravioli and feeling proud of their delicious flavor.

Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

Zucchini lasagna roll-ups taste similar to ravioli, except with the addition of an Italian “lasagna” flavor. Instead of using pasta, roll the thinly sliced zucchini up into spirals with a cheesy Italian mixture and layer the rolls in a baking dish full of marinara sauce.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

These pizza bites merge the experience of pizza lunchables with delicious roasted zucchini. Each slice of zucchini is topped with marinara sauce, cheese, and any other toppings you wish. Pepperoni, veggies, and fresh herbs are our favorites.

Vegetable Zucchini Spread (Ikra)

This classic Slavic side dish is served as a spread or dip. It’s made from a mix of summer vegetables including carrots, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini. Plus, it stores for up to two weeks in the fridge, which is more than enough time to devour it!

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

If you really have a ton of zucchini you need to use up, these stuffed zucchini boats are the way to go. They’re like stuffed peppers, but with a twist!

Easy Sautéed Zucchini

This sautéed zucchini recipe may be the simplest recipe here. Spray your zucchini slices with oil, sprinkle on some seasoned salt, and place them on a hot pan. 10 minutes later, and you have a side dish ready to go with any meal.

Healthy Zucchini Fritters

These pan-fried zucchini fritters are crazy easy to make and freeze perfectly to enjoy later! Serve them with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh herbs.

Banana Zucchini Bread

If you love banana bread, try adding in zucchini! Grate your zucchini into small pieces, then fold it into the batter for “loaves” of goodness in each bite. Make it even better with a sprinkle of chocolate chips, too!

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

Muffins are such a popular breakfast item. So why not add a touch of vegetables to the mix? These zucchini muffins are essentially the muffin version of zucchini bread — making it an easy on-the-go snack or breakfast for your busy family.

Bonus Recipes Using Zucchini

• Creamy One Pot Pasta — Packed with Italian sausage, zucchini, and a tomato and cream sauce
• The Best Baked Ziti — Tastes just like lasagna
• Easy Veggie Quiche — Easily customizable to your flavor preferences
• Comforting Braised Cabbage with Chicken — A sautéed mix of five different veggies and chicken