Air fryer vegetables with chicken - this recipe is a one-pot dream! It's super easy to prepare, you can make it ahead of time, and best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes!
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🛒Ingredients
- Use any cut of chicken - breast, tenders, legs, or thighs. Just make sure they're boneless and skinless.
- Seasoning - just salt and pepper works wonders! If you're feeling adventurous jazz it up with some pesto or salsa when serving.
- Veggies - more colors, the better! Opt for a variety of vibrant veggies and cut them into thicker pieces. You can even toss in some fresh or frozen broccoli or larger cauliflower florets for extra goodness.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
🥘 How To Make Air Fryer Vegetables - Step By Step Photos
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chicken and vegetables with oil and spices until everything is evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Working in batches, spread half of the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the basket. It's okay if some overlap.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. Repeat with the remaining mixture until all chicken and vegetables are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F for the chicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with parsley and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
📋Tips
- Use enough oil - Oil ensures crispy edges, moist chicken, and helps seasoning stick. Opt for olive oil spray for a lighter option.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket! To achieve perfectly caramelized and crispy veggies, they need hot air all around. If it's too full, they'll just steam instead of getting that nice browning. If necessary, cook in batches. I usually split this recipe into two batches in my air fryer or just halve the recipe for a single batch.
- For vegetables, I suggest using a mix of firm veggies like carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, along with tender ones like zucchini and peppers. To ensure even cooking in the air fryer, it's important to cut the firm veggies into fairly small pieces. If these pieces are too large, they won’t cook through by the time the zucchini and peppers are tender.
Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Let the dish cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. When reheating, add warm water or broth to prevent it from drying out.
- 🥶Freezing. Let the air fryer vegetables cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 2-3 months. When reheating, thaw it in the fridge and warm it up in a skillet or microwave.
Ideas To Elevate The Flavor
- For some spice, add a kick with diced jalapeno, crushed red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
- For some crunch, add toasted almond slices or cashew halves on top.
- Turn it into a hearty dinner meal by serving your air fryer veggies and chicken over quinoa or brown rice.
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📖Recipe
10 Minute Air Fryer Chicken And Vegetables
Air fryer vegetables with chicken - this recipe is made in one single air fryer basket and requires minimal ingredients! Make it ahead of time and it will be ready in just 10-15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4-5 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced thick
- 1 cup red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup zucchini, cut into ¾ inches half moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chicken and vegetables with oil and spices until everything is evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Working in batches, spread half of the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly in the basket. It's okay if some overlap.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. Repeat with the remaining mixture until all chicken and vegetables are cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F for the chicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with parsley and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
Oven Instructions
- Prepare and season the chicken and vegetables as directed.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Seasoning - just salt and pepper works wonders! If you're feeling adventurous jazz it up with some pesto or salsa when serving.
- Veggies - more colors, the better! Opt for a variety of vibrant veggies and cut them into thicker pieces. You can even toss in some fresh or frozen broccoli or larger cauliflower florets for extra goodness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket! To achieve perfectly caramelized and crispy veggies, they need hot air all around. If it's too full, they'll just steam instead of getting that nice browning. If necessary, cook in batches. I usually split this recipe into two batches in my air fryer or just halve the recipe for a single batch.
- To Store. Let the dish cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. When reheating, add warm water or broth to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 821mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1914IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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🤷Frequently Asked Questions
Does air frying vegetables make them less healthy?
Air frying vegetables and other foods does not make the food unhealthy. It may be even healthier than frying in the skillet as an air fryer requires only a little to no oil in some recipes. Depends on your air fryer!
What oil is best for air frying vegetables?
Olive oil is the best for veggies!
Does an air fryer need oil?
You don't need oil to cook in an air fryer, but adding it to fresh ingredients like vegetables or chicken can make them crispy and tastier.
SallySizzle
TommyTech89, usually around 180-200°C works for most models. Just make sure you don't overcrowd the basket.
Rita
you gonna love these air fryer vegetables with chicken!