Description
A vibrant and healthy Air Fryer Vegetables recipe featuring zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, quickly cooked to tender perfection with a crispy edge in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into ½-inch half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 small red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 heaping cup small broccoli florets
- 1 heaping cup small cauliflower florets
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the right cooking temperature for evenly roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the oil and seasonings.
- Air Fry Vegetables: Add a single layer of the mixed vegetables to the air fryer basket—do not overcrowd to allow proper air circulation. Cook for 12 minutes total, shaking or tossing the vegetables halfway through to promote even cooking and browning. Repeat this step with the remaining vegetables in batches until all are cooked tender and golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer the air fried vegetables to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for brightness. Optionally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and garnish with freshly chopped parsley to finish the dish beautifully.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for best results.
- Adjust cooking time slightly if vegetables are larger or smaller than specified.
- Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley for a fresh garnish, or substitute with basil or thyme if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the air fryer or oven for best texture retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
