Description
This vibrant Air Fryer Vegetables recipe delivers perfectly roasted mixed vegetables with a crisp-tender texture and flavorful seasoning. Using an air fryer ensures a quick and healthy cooking method with minimal oil. Ideal as a colorful side dish or light main, these veggies are seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic powder, and finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon and optional Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into ½-inch half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 small red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 heaping cup small broccoli florets
- 1 heaping cup small cauliflower florets
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all the veggies evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Air Fry in Batches: Place a portion of the vegetables in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and have a nice browned appearance. Repeat the process with the remaining vegetables.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer all the air-fried vegetables to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright finish. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, cook the vegetables in batches to prevent overcrowding, which ensures even cooking and browning.
- You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites or whatever you have on hand, such as asparagus, green beans, or cherry tomatoes.
- If you prefer a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste, adding more garlic powder or Italian seasoning if desired.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture; leftovers can be reheated briefly in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
