Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables are a quick and healthy side dish.Mixed vegetables are seasoned and air fried until perfectly tender.Ready in about 20 minutes with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini quarters
- 1/2 cup sweet potato cubes or butternut squash cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash quarters
- 1/2 cup fresh cauliflower florets
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) if preheating is recommended for your model.
- Place the broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato, yellow squash, cauliflower, carrots, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the vegetables with avocado oil or olive oil.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated.
- Arrange the vegetables in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding and work in batches if necessary.
- Cook the Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables for 8–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes if you prefer extra caramelization and crispier edges.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be substituted with butternut squash for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Fresh vegetables work best, but frozen vegetables can be used with slightly longer cooking times.
- Serve alongside grilled chicken, baked fish, steak, or grain bowls.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors beautifully.