Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

Air fryer roasted vegetables couldn’t be any easier to make. This quick and simple recipe for roasting mixed vegetables in the air fryer has minimal prep, takes just minutes to cook, and you can use just about any vegetables you have to hand.

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How to Roast Vegetables in an Air Fryer

Roasted vegetables make a delicious and popular side dish. I particularly love roasting vegetables in the air fryer, because it is quick, easy, and so versatile. As a bonus, the vegetables absorb less than traditional roasting because they are not sitting in the oil, so it is healthier too!

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.

This is probably my favorite air fryer vegetable recipe because it is so simple, and goes with everything. For some other great air fryer veggie recipes, check out air fryer sweet potato wedges, air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus, air fryer green beans, and air fryer zucchini chips.

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Ingredients

Quantities are given in the recipe card below.

Vegetables

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 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

I usually use light olive oil for this recipe as I like the flavor and the health benefits. However, you can also use other cooking oils with a high smoke point like vegetable oil, corn oil, or avocado oil.

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

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 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)

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 peel them, but sometimes I like to leave the skins on potatoes and sweet potatoes for added color and texture (and nutrients!).

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 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.

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 less time than firm vegetables.

1. Preheat the air fryer, then add the firm vegetables.
2. Roast vegetables in air fryer for 5 minutes, then remove and shake the basket.
3. 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.
4. This also allows you to check on cooking progress, so you can get the cooking time just right.

Serving ideas for air fried vegetables

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

• Dress with balsamic vinegar
• Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the top
• Top roasted veggies 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 roast, or air fryer beef roast.

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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