Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

These air fryer roasted vegetables couldn’t be any easier to make. This quick and simple recipe is for roasting mixed vegetables in the air fryer. It is quick and easy to prepare, takes just minutes to cook, and it totally versatile – you can use just about any vegetables you have to hand!

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Why you’ll love this recipe

• Air fryer vegetables are quick and easy to prepare, making them the perfect side for dinner when you’re short on time.
• The vegetables absorb less than traditional roasting because they are not sitting in the oil, so it is a healthier way to roast veg.
• It is versatile. You can use any type of vegetables for this recipe to suit the main dish you are making or accommodate any tastes in the family.

For some other great air fryer vegetable recipes, check out air fryer sweet potato wedges, air fryer corn on the cob, air fryer green beans, and air fryer zucchini chips.

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What do you need?

Quantities are given in the recipe card below.

Vegetables

You can cook just about any vegetables in your air fryer. And for this recipe you can use any mix of veggies that you like. Choose the right mix of root vegetables, starchy vegetables, or low-carb vegetables for you and your family.

The cooking times for softer, more tender 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

The recipe below uses light olive oil. However, you can also use other cooking oils with a high smoke point like vegetable oil, corn oil, or avocado oil.

If you want a healthier version of this recipe you can switch from regular olive oil to olive oil spray. Choose the type that spritzes rather than an aerosol, because the propellant in aerosol oil sprays can damage the non-stick coating of your air fryer.

Seasoning

Air fryer veggies are great just seasoned with salt and pepper, to let the flavor of the vegetables shine. However, just about any seasoning you can imagine will also work!

Here are some other great options to try:

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

Use around two teaspoons of seasoning mix per 1lb/450g of vegetables. Choose a seasoning mix with a little salt in it, or add around ½ teaspoon of salt per 1lb/ 450g of vegetables.

How to roast vegetables in the air fryer

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 peel them, but leaving the skins on potatoes and sweet potatoes adds color, texture, and nutrients.
• Next cut the vegetables into 1-inch wide chunks. You can do vegetable fries, cubes, fries, wedges, or any shape you prefer as long as they are around 1 inch thick.
• Starchy vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, and 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 will help them to get as crispy as possible. 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

• Mix the oil, salt, and seasoning in a large bowl, add the vegetables and toss to coat them well with the seasoning.
• If you will be cooking tender vegetables and firm vegetables, season them separately.

Step 3: Air fry vegetables

1. Preheat the air fryer, then place the firm vegetables in the air fryer basket.
2. Roast vegetables in the air fryer for 5 minutes, then remove and shake the basket to redistribute them.

1. Next, add the tender vegetables to the basket, 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.

The vegetables will take around 10-15 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Monitor the cooking progress each time you shake the basket, and cook until the vegetables are tender and crispy at the edges.

Serving ideas

Serve air fried veggies as a side dish as they are, or dress them up:

• Top with herb butter when they are fresh out of the air fryer
• Drizzle with truffle oil or chili oil for a burst of flavor
• Dress with balsamic vinegar
• Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the top
• Squeeze on some citrus, lemon or lime juice adds a light refreshing flavor.
• Drizzle with ranch dressing or garlic mayo.

These roasted veggies make a great side for a dish like air fryer chicken breast, air fryer beef tenderloin, air fryer pork roast, or air fryer beef roast.

You can air fry the main dish as well as the veg using this simple process:

1. Prepare and air fry the vegetables for around ten minutes before you cook the meat.
2. Remove the veggies from the air fryer and cover while you cook the meat. Rest the meat.
3. Return the veg to the air fryer to roast for an additional ten minutes (or until cooked) while the meat is resting.

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