Oven Roasted Zucchini Recipe (2024)

This Oven Roasted Zucchini Recipe is healthy, flavorful, and a great way to enjoy this mild veggie. This delicious side dish will be a family favorite.

If zucchini is not one of your favorite vegetables, this Oven Roasted Zucchini recipe is going to change your mind. These zucchini sticks are healthy and so scrumptious. They're covered in a spiced oil blend that adds lots of great taste and also helps the outer layer brown up nicely in the oven.

I've included instructions on how to cook these in the air fryer because this method is very popular. But the oven works just as well and you'll find that this simple recipe is great as a snack or side dish for other main meals. Let's take a look at the ingredients you'll be using to make this delicious Oven Roasted Zucchini.

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What you'll need

• Zucchini. Yellow squash can be used instead, if desired.
• Olive Oil. Or any other oil of choice.
• Spices. Garlic powder, paprika, and salt.

How to make Oven Roasted Zucchini

1. Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends, leaving the peels on. Cut the zucchini in half, then cut them in half lengthwise, and finally them into ½-inch sticks. Depending on the size, you should have 12-16 pieces.

2. Arrange the zucchini sticks on a baking tray.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil.

4. With a kitchen brush, brush the zucchini pieces with the spiced oil.

5. For oven: Bake at 425℉ (220°C) for about 25-30 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes.
For Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.

Tips for the best Oven Roasted Zucchini

• Cut the zucchini uniformly. In order for the zucchini sticks to roast evenly, cut them to a uniform size. Thicker pieces will cook more slowly and thinner ones can burn, so try for about a ½ inch thick.
• Pre-mix the spices. Doing this rather than sprinkling them on will give the zucchini a more even coating of each spice so you get all the flavors in each and every bite. They'll also stick better when combined with the oil.
• Brush the spiced oil on. A brush works really well when applying the spiced oil. This will give each zucchini full coverage and will create less mess than spooning it on or sprinkling each ingredient over them.
• Broil when oven cooking this zucchini. The broil setting will send heat down from the top of the oven, helping the zucchini to get a touch of beautiful char the end of the cooking process. Don't skip this step!

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Bread them. You can mix Panko breadcrumbs with a little oil and a little salt and sprinkle it right on top.
• Add different spices. You can make this recipe with seasonings like herbs de Provence, onion powder, chili powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Top them with vegan cheese. Top them with shredded vegan cheese before broiling so it can melt over the top in a delicious layer. You can also sprinkle nutritional yeast on top for a nutty, cheesy flavor.
• Air fry them. Though this recipe is for oven roasting, an air fryer can also give you a crisp fry-like texture that is delicious. Just preheat it to 400°F and arrange the zucchini in one layer in the basket before frying for 15 minutes.

How to Store

Store any leftover Oven Roasted Zucchini in an airtight container in the fridge once they have cooled. They should be eaten within 2-3 days. You can also freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to 10 months. To reheat them, allow the zucchini to thaw and then bake them in the oven until warmed through.

What to Serve with it

• Sauces. Dip these Oven Roasted Zucchini sticks into delicious sauces like Vegan Tzatziki Sauce, Chermoula Sauce, Vegan Cashew Cheese Sauce, or Vegan Caesar Dressing.
• Sandwiches. Serve these alongside sandwiches, burgers, and tacos, such as this Vegan Black Bean Burger, Vegan Potato Tacos, Vegan Gyros, or Black Bean Tacos.
• Stews and Soups. Spoon your favorite soups and stews over a layer of these Oven Roasted Zucchini. Try it with this Three Bean Chili (Vegan), Creamy Broccoli Soup, or Hearty Red Lentil Stew.
• Vegetables. Pair this zucchini with some Roasted Tomato Pesto Vegetables, Cauliflower Steaks with Chermoula Sauce, Napa Cabbage Salad with Corn, or Vegan Potato Pancakes.

This Oven Roasted Zucchini Recipe is a great dish to serve to hesitant veggie eaters and will make a tasty and healthy alternative to other snacks and sides. It has so much delicious flavor and is so simple, I'm sure you'll want to make it again and again. Enjoy!

More vegan zucchini recipes:

• Zucchini "Steaks" with Chermoula Sauce
• Vegan Zucchini Muffins
• Creamy Zucchini Pasta
• Simple Sauteed Zucchini
• Roasted Zucchini Salad

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