Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs
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Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs
Description
The recipe assembles various fresh vegetables sliced into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking. Skewers are soaked beforehand to prevent burning. Cooking in a preheated air fryer at 390°F (198°C) for about 10 minutes with a turn midway yields tender, slightly caramelized vegetables. Alternatively, grilling over medium heat with oiled grates for 2-3 minutes per side achieves a similar result.
Cumin adds a mild earthy flavor complementing the natural sweetness of the vegetables. Salt is added to taste and can be adjusted or substituted with other seasonings to suit dietary needs. The kabobs have a mix of textures from juicy tomatoes and crunchy bell peppers to tender mushrooms and zucchini.
This preparation is adaptable, allowing substitution or addition of different quick-cooking vegetables like eggplant or radishes. It's recommended to cut vegetables to similar sizes and adjust cook times accordingly. The kabobs can be served with salads or proteins and made suitable for various eating plans by selecting appropriate spices and coatings.
Additional practical advice includes ensuring skewers fit the air fryer basket, trimming wooden skewers if necessary, and checking doneness depending on specific appliance variations. Metal skewers can be used as an alternative. Soaking wooden skewers helps prevent burning during cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup button mushrooms 75 g
- 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, 200 g
- 1 zucchini cut into chunks, small
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion cut into chunks (or 3-4 small shallots, halved, small
- salt to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- soak skewers in water for at least 10 mins before using.
- Preheat air fryer to 390F / 198C.
- Thread vegetables onto the skewers.
- Place skewers in air fryer and make sure they are not touching. If air fryer basket is small, you may need to cut the ends of the skewers to fit.
- Cook for 10 mins, turning half way through the cook time. Since air fryer temperatures can vary, start with less time and then add more as needed.
- Transfer veggie kabobs to a plate and serve.
Grill Instructions:
- Preheat the grill (or barbecue) to medium.
- Oil the grill plate (make sure use an oil approved for your dietary considerations).
- Place kabobs on a griddle on the hot barbecue or grill.
- Cook for 2-3 mins on each side until they are cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and serve.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water at least 10 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cook time based on vegetable size and air fryer model; start shorter and add time as needed.
- Use metal skewers as an alternative to wooden ones if preferred.
- You can brush marinades on veggies before cooking but be aware this may affect dietary points.
- Seasonings can be varied to taste, ensuring compliance with any dietary program followed.
- Skewers may need trimming to fit in smaller air fryer baskets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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