Description
Air Fryer Vegetables offer a quick, delicious, and nutritious way to prepare colorful veggies with a crispy texture and flavorful seasoning. Ready in under 20 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and spices. Enjoy a healthy and effortless side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, Brussels sprouts), cut into uniform pieces
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (natural)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Wash and dry your chosen vegetables thoroughly. Cut them into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Season the Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil (natural), garlic powder (natural), smoked paprika (natural), sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Make sure every piece is well-coated.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F and allow it to preheat for about 3 to 5 minutes. This ensures the vegetables start cooking immediately and develop a crispy exterior.
- Arrange Vegetables in the Basket: Place the seasoned vegetables evenly in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to promote even air circulation and crunchiness.
- Cook and Shake: Cook the vegetables for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to turn the pieces and ensure even cooking on all sides.
- Final Touches: Once crispy and golden, transfer the vegetables to a serving dish. Adjust seasoning if needed, and enjoy your perfectly cooked Air Fryer Vegetables.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for consistent cooking times.
- Leave space between pieces to achieve maximum crispness.
- Pat dry to remove moisture before seasoning to help vegetables crisp faster.
- Shake the basket frequently to ensure even browning.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil (natural) to enhance flavor and texture.
- Experiment with seasonings to personalize your dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer vegetables, crispy vegetables, healthy side dish, quick vegetable recipe, easy vegetable recipe, gluten free side