Air fryer roasted vegetables are the perfect healthy side dish, packed with flavours that everyone likes. The best part is that they are easy and don’t take any effort from your side; all you need to do is season them, put them in the fryer, and check up on them one or two times. Here is my recipe for roast veg in the air fryer for anyone looking for inspiration.
Roast Vegs In Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment paper or air fryer basket liner.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini (can substitute it with yellow squash)
- 1 red capsicum (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 small red onion (diced into small 1-inch pieces)
- 1 carrot (sliced into thin circles)
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1 small cauliflower florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tbsp sea salt
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Grated Paremsan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start off the recipe by preheating the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the meantime, take a large bowl and add capsicum, mushroom, onion, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot to it. Season the vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper, and make sure every vegetable is coated with the seasoning.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, add some vegetables to the air fryer basket in such a way that everything fits in a single layer and has a gap for the air to circulate. Cook them for 10 to 15 minutes and shake the air fryer basket halfway through this time. You will stop once the vegetables are tender and brown.
- Repeat the same step with the remaining vegetables. Always cook them for 1 to 15 minutes, depending on the temperature of your air fryer.
- Finally, the roasted vegetables are ready. Transfer them to the serving dish and garnish them with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Squeeze lemon wedges, and enjoy them on their own or with a meal.
Notes
- The first thing worth noting is the size of the vegetables, and it is important to get them all uniform to guarantee even cooking. I usually prefer cutting vegetables into small pieces, so they are cooked at the same time in the air fryer. If the size is bigger (especially for broccoli and carrots), they won’t cook within the estimated time.
- Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket, or you will be compromising on the texture and crispiness of the vegetables. The air in the basket should be hot enough and come in contact with all the vegetable pieces, so you get the perfect caramelized and crisp texture.
- Always preheat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes. It works wonders in getting the perfect crispy texture, which is otherwise not apparent with air frying.
- Do not underestimate oil; it is important to get the inner tender and outside crispy. But do not go overboard, just lightly coat the vegetables with 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil or even a little.
Nutritional Value of Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
We all know that vegetables are a source of fibre and vitamins for many of us, and when roasted, they make a perfect snack to enjoy in between meals. Typically, per serving of this recipe includes 37 calories, 2g fat, 3g carbs, and 1g of protein.
Seasoning Ideas
You can always experiment and have fun with the seasoning, as most of the toppings complement vegetables. Some of my favorite vegetable seasonings include herbs de Provence, smoked paprika, the usual Italian seasoning, and gremolata (topped with lemon zest and chopped parsley).
What Vegetables Work Best for Roasting?
Well, honestly, you can use whatever you like for roasting in the air fryer as long as they are fresh. I usually like the usual vegetables like zucchini, red onions, asparagus, capsicum, carrots, squash, and even potatoes. Just remember to not go for already tender and mushy alternatives like tomatoes as their cooking time varies, which can mess up the air frying time.
What to Do with the Leftovers?
The best part about roasted vegetables is that you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and they are good to go for 3 to 4 days. To reheat them, just throw them in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, and enjoy.
Roasted vegetables in the air fryer are healthy and delicious side dishes no one would say no to. You can use this recipe as your guide to get the right balance of crisp and tender. Just dive in and do not be afraid of experimenting with the flavours.
