Air Fryer Vegetables
Air Fryer Vegetables are an easy and healthy side dish made with fresh mixed vegetables, olive oil, and simple seasonings. Air fry until perfectly crisp-tender in about 12 minutes per batch. Serve with lemon, Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini or yellow squash cut into ½-inch half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper 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 broccoli florets
- 1 heaping cup cauliflower florets
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedge
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Toss until every vegetable is evenly coated.
- Arrange the vegetables in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for the crispiest Air Fryer Vegetables.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through cooking. Around 12 minutes is ideal for crisp-tender vegetables.
- Repeat with the remaining vegetables.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Parmesan cheese can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary also work beautifully.
- Serve with grilled chicken, salmon, steak, or pasta.
- Leftovers are excellent in grain bowls, wraps, salads, or omelets.
- This easy air fryer vegetables recipe is perfect for weekly meal prep.