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These Air Fryer Vegetables will be your favorite new way to cook this healthy side dish! Quick and easy, they come out tender inside with a nice caramelized char on the outside.

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1 What Is an Air Fryer?

3 How To Cook Vegetables In An Air Fryer

4 Can You Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables?

5 Notes, Tips and Variations

6 Air Fryer Vegetables

6.1 Ingredients

6.2 Instructions

I have been using my Air Fryer for about 6 months now. It is an amazing contraption! Just about everything that I have tried to cook in it has turned put fantastic. I’ve always been a fan of crispy, cooked vegetables and I knew it was only a matter of time before I came up with an Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe.

What Is an Air Fryer?

If you don’t know what an Air Fryer is, it is a small electrical kitchen appliance. It cooks your food my moving very hot air around your food. This results in the food having a “fried food” quality but with very little or now oil. Your mozzarella sticks will have that crispy outside and soft inside but you won’t have a huge tub of hot oil to deal with afterwards. Air Fryers are pretty inexpensive and they are very easy to clean up. Usually the cooking baskets on most models are dishwasher safe or easily washed with some soap and water.

Now that the Fall season is upon us, I thought it would be a great idea to try out a new Air Fryer Recipe. So these Air Fryer Vegetables are my newest creation. I didn’t get too fancy with them at all, the most important part is to make sure you cook them long enough. Depending on your Air Fryer, anywhere between 20 minutes and 30 minutes. Here is what I did to achieve this tasty Air Fryer Vegetables.

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Why Air Fry Vegetables?

There are a couple of reasons I love to cook vegetables in an Air Fryer.

  • It’s SO QUICK! Faster than roasting vegetables in the oven! Yes, you do need to preheat your Air Fryer, but it preheats quicker than an oven. Also, the cook faster in your Air Fryer than an oven.
  • They come out perfectly roasted. I love my veggies with a nice little char on the outside, but still tender inside.
  • You aren’t using your oven! You may need to use the oven to cook another dish. Or maybe it’s a hot day and you don’t want to heat your kitchen up. Air Fryer to the rescue!

How To Cook Vegetables In An Air Fryer

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • ASSORTED VEGETABLES – I used carrots, brussels sprouts, mushrooms and cauliflower. You can really use anything you’d like. Just keep in mind that different veggies will cook differently in your Air Fryer. More tender vegetables, like red onions, red bell pepper or tomatoes (I know that’s technically a fruit!) will cook much faster. Harder vegetables like sweet potato, squash or potatoes will cook slower. You can make up for this by cutting the slower vegetables smaller or by cooking separately.
  • OLIVE OIL – We like to toss the veggies in olive oil before putting them in an Air Fryer. Olive Oil has a high enough smoke point and it gives them that great, crispy roasted texture.
  • SALT AND PEPPER – To taste. We think that salt and pepper is all you need for tons of flavor. Let the veggies speak for themselves! Looking for some more fun seasonings? Try Garlic Powder or Onion Powder. Or use Italian Season or Cajun Seasoning!

Can You Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables?

Yep! You sure can. Just note that they will probably take a little longer, and I wouldn’t coat them with oil while frozen. Let them heat up in the Air Fryer for a couple minutes and then toss them in oil. Or spray them with a cooking spray.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees
  2. Cut the vegetables up into smaller sections. This will help them cook faster and more evenly.
  3. Put the cut up vegetables into a bowl.
  4. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix.
  5. Put vegetables into Air Fryer Basket.
  6. Cook on 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes, depending on how well done you like your vegetables. Every 5 minutes, shake or stir the vegetables to make sure they cook evenly
  7. Enjoy!

Notes, Tips and Variations

  • DON’T OVERCROWD – Air Fryers DO NOT work well when the basket is overcrowded. You want to keep the thickness of the layer of food to a minimum. You may need to cook in batches.
  • TOP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE – When the veggies are done and ready to serve, I love sprinkling some parmesan cheese on top!
  • LEFTOVERS – Have leftovers? The Air Fryer is great for reheating leftovers too!
  • ADD SOME HEAT! – Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this recipe!
  • ADD SOME CRUNCH! – Add sliced almonds!

We hope you enjoy this recipe for Air Fryer Vegetables. We’d love to hear how it turns out for you in the comments! Thanks for reading!

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Air Fryer Vegetables

This quick and easy Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe makes the perfect side dish or light meal.

CourseSide Dish

KeywordAir Fryer Vegetables

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Assorted Vegetables
  • 3TbspOlive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer to 375 Degrees

  2. Cut the vegetables up to make sure they cook quickly and evenly

  3. Put Vegetables in a bowl

  4. Drizzle with Olive Oil

  5. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper to taste

  6. Put in Air Fryer Basket

  7. Cook at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes

  8. Enjoy!

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Easy Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe - Father and Us (2024)

FAQs

What is the best air fryer temperature for vegetables? ›

Overcrowding the basket will cause the vegetables to steam, not brown. Only add as many as will fit in a single layer. Then, air fry the vegetables at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and browned. Toss halfway through the cooking time so that they brown evenly.

Do vegetables get crispy in an air fryer? ›

They get the crispiness of deep frying without all the oil and are definitely crispier than oven baking. Most veggies seem to cook in 15 to 20 minutes.

Do you add water to air fryer for vegetables? ›

To get the very best crispy vegetables with creamy interiors, ATK's Healthy Air Fryer cookbook advises that a mixture of oil and water not only attains a satisfying crunch but also ensures vegetables such as broccoli and fennel don't dry out as they cook and crisp.

Why are my air fryer veggies soggy? ›

Not preheating the air fryer

When cooking foods that aren't already precooked, such as meats, fish, vegetables or potatoes, preheating is essential to ensure the food doesn't end up soggy.

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

Summary. In conclusion, while air fryers offer certain benefits such as reduced calorie intake and faster cooking times, they are not without their limitations. Size constraints, limited cooking options, and concerns about crispiness are driving some people to look for alternatives.

What cannot be cooked in an air fryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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Do you need to use oil on vegetables in an air fryer? ›

While you would typically add oil to a pan before adding your food, the case is not the same when using an air fryer. In a bowl, toss your food in a few teaspoons of vegetable oil or olive oil along with your seasoning before putting it in the air fryer. This method works best for cooking fresh meats and vegetables.

Why put water in bottom of air fryer? ›

As someone who uses their air fryer on a regular basis, I've found that adding a little bit of water to the bottom of my air fryer can be a great way to prevent my food from becoming too dry while also making cleanup a breeze - but be cautious not to add too much water.

Is it better to steam or air fry vegetables? ›

Steaming vegetables preserves more nutrients and natural flavors compared to boiling. It involves cooking veggies over boiling water, resulting in a softer texture. On the other hand, air frying uses hot air to cook food, creating a crispy texture with less oil than traditional frying.

What is the problem with air fryers? ›

Potential Weight Gain: Overconsumption of air-fried foods, despite their lower fat content, can still contribute to weight gain due to calorie-dense preparations. Carcinogen Production: Certain cooking oils and high-temperature cooking in air fryers can produce carcinogenic compounds, posing long-term health risks.

What is the best temperature for frying vegetables? ›

Vegetable oil has a high smoke point of 400-450°F (204-230°C), so it fall right in the perfect frying oil temp of 350-375°F.

What is the perfect air fryer temperature? ›

Use a temperature about 25 degrees F lower than what you may might be accustomed to with a conventional oven: Baking in the air fryer is typically about 325 instead of 350 degrees F, roasting will be about 400 instead of 425 degrees, and so on.

How do you keep vegetables from burning in an air fryer? ›

To air fry crucifers like broccoli or cauliflower, toss them with a bit of oil to keep those florets from burning, and pop them in a 375°F (190°C) air fryer for about 10 minutes.

Is it better to roast vegetables in the air fryer or the oven? ›

Yes, air frying vegetables is one of the best uses of the air fryer. The vegetables are cooked similarly to roasting – a little bit crisper on the outside, which my family loves! The best part is that roasting vegetables in the air fryer takes half the time compared to roasting in the oven.

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