# Courgettes (zucchini) cooking times

How long to cook courgettes: **4–6 min pan-fried, 20–25 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 8–12 min in an air fryer at 200°C and 3–4 min per side under the grill**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/courgettes-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook courgettes

Times are for 2 medium courgettes (about 400 g), for 4.

Courgettes (zucchini): cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) (Slices) | 4–6 min | over a medium-high heat | Fry slices in a little oil or butter in one layer, turning once. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (Chunks) | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Chunks tossed in oil. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 8–12 min | 200°C (400°F) | Slices or chunks tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) (Strips) | 3–4 min per side | under a hot grill | Lengthways strips brushed with oil. |
| [Barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) (Strips) | 3–4 min per side | over direct heat | Lengthways strips brushed with oil. |
| [Steam](https://feastflow.co.uk/steaming-times) (Slices) | 4–5 min | over simmering water | Slices. |
| [Microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times) (Slices) | 3–4 min | on full power, covered | Slices, with no added water. |
| [Deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times) (Batons) | 2–3 min | oil at 180°C (350°F) | Thin batons dusted in flour or batter (courgette fries). |

## Before you start

Trim the ends and cut into 1 cm slices, half-moons or chunks, or lengthways strips for the grill. Don’t boil them: they go watery.

## How to tell it’s done

Golden outside and just tender, not mushy.

## Questions

### How long to pan-fry courgettes?

Slices: 4–6 min over a medium-high heat. Fry slices in a little oil or butter in one layer, turning once.

### How long to cook courgettes in the oven?

Chunks: 20–25 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Chunks tossed in oil.

### How long to cook courgettes in an air fryer?

8–12 min at 200°C (400°F). Slices or chunks tossed in a teaspoon of oil; shake halfway.

### How long to grill courgettes?

Strips: 3–4 min per side under a hot grill. Lengthways strips brushed with oil.

### How long to barbecue courgettes?

Strips: 3–4 min per side over direct heat. Lengthways strips brushed with oil.

### How long to steam courgettes?

Slices: 4–5 min over simmering water. Slices.

### How long to microwave courgettes?

Slices: 3–4 min on full power, covered. Slices, with no added water.

### How long to deep-fry courgettes?

Batons: 2–3 min in oil at 180°C (350°F). Thin batons dusted in flour or batter (courgette fries).

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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