Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

Air fryer vegetables couldn’t be any easier. This quick and simple recipe for roasting mixed veggies in an air fryer has minimal prep and takes just minutes to cook.

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How to Roast Vegetables in an Air Fryer

Try air frying for flavorsome tender roasted vegetables – you will never roast veggies in your oven again once you try it!

This recipe is for roasting mixed vegetables in an air fryer, but you should also check out this amazing air fryer roast potatoes recipe, air fried cauliflower and air fryer roasted broccoli.

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Ingredients

What vegetables to use

Any vegetables will work for this air fryer recipe. You can use any mix of veggies that you might normally roast in an oven, so choose the right mix of root vegetables, starchy vegetables or low-carb vegetables for you and your family.

The cooking times for softer vegetables (like broccoli) will be shorter than for firm vegetables (like potatoes). This means you will need to air fry the firm vegetables first for 5 minutes before adding the softer vegetables.

Oil

I usually use olive oil for this recipe as I like the flavor and the health benefits. However, some people prefer to use avocado oil when air frying as it has a higher smoke point.

If you find that your air fryer tends to smoke during cooking then you could try switching to avocado oil.

Note: try to avoid using ‘cooking spray’, as this can damage the non-stick coating of some air fryers.

If you want a healthier version of this recipe you can switch from regular olive oil to olive oil spray.

Seasoning

I often just use salt to season these veggies, but they are also great with just about any seasoning you can imagine.

Here are some other great options to try:

• Cajun spice
• Mexican spice
• Rosemary and thyme
• Garlic powder and/or onion powder
• Garlic cloves
• Chermoula
• Cinnamon and nutmeg
• Garlic cloves (gently squash them and place directly in the air fryer basket with the vegetables)

Instructions

Step 1: prep and cut vegetables

To prepare the veggies, wash and peel them. Actually peeling is optional, you might find the veggies get more crispy if you have peeled them, but sometimes I like to leave the skins on potatoes and sweet potatoes for added color and texture.

Next cut the vegetables into 1 inch wide chunks. You can do vegetable fries, cubes, fries, wedge shapes, or any shape you prefer as long as they are no thicker than around 1 inch.

Starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, parsnips, need to be soaked (or at least rinsed thoroughly) before air frying. This removes the surface starch and helps them to get that deliciously crispy texture, so don’t skip this step!

Next pat the vegetables dry on a clean dish towel or with paper towels. It is important to get them as dry as possible before seasoning as this means they start to get crispy as soon as they start cooking.

If they are not dry when they start cooking the surface moisture will need to evaporate before this can happen, which delays the crisping up process.

Step 2: Season Vegetables

Tip: For a healthier version of this recipe you can mix the vegetables with the dry seasoning then either spritz with olive oil, or skip the oil for a super healthy (though slightly less crispy) version.

Step 3: Air fry vegetables

The vegetables will take around 10-15 minutes to cook. Softer vegetables will take longer than firm vegetables.

Preheat the air fryer, then add the firm vegetables. Air fry for 5 minutes, then remove and shake the basket.

Next add the softer vegetables, and continue air frying for 10-15 minutes. Shake the basket every 5 minutes or so to redistribute the vegetables and ensure they cook evenly.

This also allows you to check on cooking progress, so you can get the cooking time just right.

How to Serve Air Fryer Vegetables

Here are some ways I like to serve these air fried veggies:

• Dress with balsamic vinegar
• Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the top
• Top with herb butter
• Cut as vegetable fries and serve with ranch dressing (use store-bought, or try making your own)

These air fryer vegetables make a great side for a dish like air fryer Cornish hen, air fryer beef tenderloin, air fryer pork loin, or air fryer roast beef.

To cook them in the air fryer in addition to a cut of meat, air fry the vegetables for around ten minutes before you cook the meat, remove them from the air fryer and cover while you cook the meat, then return them to the air fryer for an additional ten minutes (or until cooked) while the meat is resting.

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Recommended tools

• Zyliss Control knives
• Tongs

Air Fryer Roast Vegetables Recipe Card

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