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    Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

    Published: Aug 24, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    These Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites are the perfect low-carb snack or appetizer for any occasion. They are kid-friendly, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and easy to make!

    zucchini pizza bites on a plate

    Ingredients Needed to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

    You only need a handful of ingredients to make these low-carb pizza bites. Of course, you will need fresh zucchini. You will also need your favorite pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and the toppings of your choice.

    My bites were made with pepperoni and black olive since it's my family's favorite, but you can use any pizza topping you enjoy.

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    How to Make Low-Carb Zucchini Pizzas

    1. Slice the zucchini into ¼" rounds and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat your air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes.
    2. Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and carefully place as many zucchini slices as you can fit in the basket. Cook at 350° for 4 minutes.
    3. Using tongs, remove each zucchini slice from the air fryer. Top each slice with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and olives.
    4. Place the slices back in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from the air fryer using the tongs and allow the pizza bites to cool before enjoying.
    zucchini pepperoni pizza bite cooked in air fryer

    Other Gluten-Free Pizza Bite Topping Ideas

    The great thing about mini zucchini pizza bites is that the toppings are easy to customize to your liking. Here are a few more topping ideas. Of course, you will have to make the toppings smaller in some cases to fit on the zucchini.

    • fresh tomato slices and basil
    • pesto sauce instead of tomato sauce
    • mushrooms
    • ham and pineapple
    • salami
    • bbq chicken
    • bell pepper
    • onion
    zucchini pizza bites before cooking
    Zucchini Pizza Bites Before Air Frying

    Tips for Air Fried Pizza Bites

    • These Zucchini Pizza Bites are best when eaten right away. They become soggy after a while so plan to make these right before serving.
    • Preheating your air fryer is not a necessity (unless otherwise noted by your manufacturer). However, it definitely helps speed up the cooking time and helps cook the food evenly.
    • The first step of softening the zucchini before adding the toppings is an important step to get the zucchini to be just the right texture for these pizza bites.
    • Non-stick spray is a must-have when air frying so don’t skip it. Not only does it help the food from sticking to the basket, but it also aids in the cooking of whatever you are air frying. You can use vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil, or whatever oil spray you like.
    • Cooking times and temperatures may vary due to variations in equipment and may require adjustments.

    WHICH AIR FRYER I USE FOR THIS RECIPE

    I use a COSORI Air Fryer and I love it. It does take up some counter space so make sure you have room for it. If you want a smaller option, check out the COSORI Small Air Fryer or an attachment for the Instant Pot.

    There are a lot of different types of air fryers out there now, and each one is slightly different. You could also check out this air fryer that goes on your counter or this air fryer that is more like a toaster oven. Lastly, ovens are now being made with an air frying function which is very cool...and very expensive.

    zucchini pizza bites with pepperoni and black olives
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      zucchini pepperoni pizza bite

      Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

      These Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites are the perfect low-carb snack or appetizer for any occasion.
      5 from 16 votes
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      Prep Time: 12 minutes minutes
      Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
      Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
      Servings: 4 servings
      Calories: 59kcal
      Author: EmilyFabulous

      Equipment

      • Air Fryer
      • tongs
      • aluminum foil

      Ingredients

      • 1 medium zucchini, sliced in ¼" rounds
      • salt and pepper for sprinkling
      • ½ cup pizza sauce
      • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
      • pepperoni, cut into small pieces (optional)
      • sliced black olives, cut into small pieces (optional)

      Instructions

      • Slice the zucchini into ¼" rounds and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes.
        sliced zucchini with salt and pepper on top
      • Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray and carefully place as many zucchini slices as you can fit in the basket. Cook at 350° for 4 minutes.
        sliced zucchini in an air fryer
      • Using tongs, remove each zucchini slice from the air fryer. Top each slice with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and olives.
        zucchini pizza bite before cooking
      • Place the slices back in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from the air fryer using the tongs and allow the pizza bites to cool before enjoying.
        zucchini pizza bites

      Notes

      • These Zucchini Pizza Bites are best when eaten right away. They become soggy after a while so plan to make these right before serving.
      • Preheating your air fryer is not a necessity (unless otherwise noted by your manufacturer). However, it definitely helps speed up the cooking time and helps cook the food evenly.
      • The first step of softening the zucchini before adding the toppings is an important step to get the zucchini to be just the right texture for these pizza bites.
      • Non-stick spray is a must-have when air frying so don’t skip it. Not only does it help the food from sticking to the basket, but it also aids in the crisping of whatever you are air frying. You can use vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil, or whatever oil spray you like.
      • Aluminum foil is also a handy tool when air frying for easier clean-up. You will get some residual oil spray at the bottom of your air fryer as well as some food that may fall off. Use a small piece of foil to catch as much as you can.
      • Cooking times and temperatures may vary due to variations in equipment and may require adjustments
      • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Air Fryer and follow all safety guidelines.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 6slices | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 246mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.9g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

      Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

      Did You Make these Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites?

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      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Sarah says

        March 12, 2022 at 5:47 pm

        Emily I must say, you are making me try this recipe tomorrow. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe, I gotta try this now for sure.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          March 12, 2022 at 7:32 pm

          Thanks, Sarah. I know you are going to love this one!

          Reply
          • Sarah says

            March 13, 2022 at 5:50 am

            I am 100% sure it will turn out great. In fact, I am going to update you with the results here soon. 🙂

            Reply
      2. Linda says

        August 31, 2021 at 5:56 am

        5 stars
        Love this recipe and makes a good low-carb option

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 31, 2021 at 2:25 pm

          Anytime I can find a delicious low-carb option I’m in! Thanks, Linda!

          Reply
      3. Aya says

        August 31, 2021 at 3:33 am

        5 stars
        These air fried zucchini are delicious and the perfect appetizer!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 31, 2021 at 3:47 am

          Thanks, Aya! I love quick and easy appetizers...especially with the word pizza in it!

          Reply
      4. Amanda Dixon says

        August 30, 2021 at 8:36 pm

        5 stars
        This is perfect with all the zucchini we have right now! They turned out so good and were such a fun, new way to use the air fryer.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 31, 2021 at 3:52 am

          So glad to hear it, Amanda. This time of year always cracks me up with all of the zucchini and then suddenly it's gone. Take advantage of it while you can.😂

          Reply
      5. Luca says

        August 30, 2021 at 7:20 pm

        5 stars
        Such a great way to use zucchini. Air fryers should be mandatory in every household!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 7:38 pm

          Hahaha, I totally agree!! I've met a few people who are still fighting it but I do my best to convince them. 😂

          Reply
      6. Dannii says

        August 30, 2021 at 4:28 pm

        5 stars
        I love using courgette as a low carb pizza option. Great idea to do it in an air fryer.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 5:18 pm

          Thanks, Dannii!

          Reply
      7. Catherine says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        5 stars
        A delicious and healthy twist on pizza bites that the whole family can enjoy! These look so good!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:55 pm

          Exactly, Catherine. Thanks for checking them out. My family LOVES these pizza bites!

          Reply
      8. Katia says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:34 pm

        5 stars
        This is such a clever way of having a low carb and delicious meal. Love it!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:35 pm

          Thanks, Katia! No one will know these are actually good for you 😊.

          Reply
      9. Tavo says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        5 stars
        Great pizza gluten-free option! thanks for sharing!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:36 pm

          Thanks, Tavo!

          Reply
      10. Kechi says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:26 pm

        5 stars
        This is such a great snack idea! Luckily, I have all the ingredients so am making this today!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:36 pm

          Oh good, you are gonna love these pizza bites!

          Reply
      11. Kayla DiMaggio says

        August 30, 2021 at 2:59 pm

        5 stars
        Yum! I love pizza and I love that these are low carb! Such a good snack!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:36 pm

          Who doesn't love pizza as a snack?!?🤷🏼‍♀️

          Reply
      12. Jerika says

        August 30, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        5 stars
        What an innovative way to cook zucchini!:) I can't wait to try this recipe with my kids. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:37 pm

          These are kid and adult approved, enjoy!!

          Reply
      13. Marcellina says

        August 30, 2021 at 11:59 am

        5 stars
        What a great idea and so much fun! I'm new airfryer owner so I love these type of recipes. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:37 pm

          This is the perfect recipe for beginner air fryers. Have fun making these!

          Reply
      14. Laura says

        August 30, 2021 at 11:39 am

        5 stars
        Fantastic use of air fryer! I'm going to be making these all the time now.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:38 pm

          They are a little addicting, aren't they? Thanks for trying the recipe!

          Reply
      15. Freya says

        August 30, 2021 at 7:30 am

        5 stars
        This is such a fun idea for keto or gf options!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:38 pm

          Thank you, Freya!

          Reply
      16. Andréa Janssen says

        August 30, 2021 at 7:24 am

        5 stars
        I love these bites! So easy to prepare and great that they can be made in the airfryer!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 3:38 pm

          Thanks, Andrea. Air fryers are the best, especially in the summer when you don't want to turn on the oven.

          Reply
      17. Alexandra says

        August 30, 2021 at 3:15 am

        5 stars
        These are such tasty bites, and I love that they're done in the air fryer!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          August 30, 2021 at 4:03 am

          Air fryers are the best, aren't they??

          Reply

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