Air Fryer Vegetables
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Air Fryer Vegetables
Description
Air Fryer Vegetables brings together a mix of cauliflower florets, bell pepper, zucchini slices, and red onions, all coated with olive oil and simple seasonings including garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cooking at 380°F in the air fryer crisps the vegetables evenly as they are shaken halfway through, encouraging brown edges without drying out the tender centers. This technique suits delicate vegetables, providing texture contrast and a mild roasted flavor. The recipe also notes adjustments for root and firmer vegetables like sweet potato or carrots, which require longer cooking times for satisfactory tenderness.
The result is a versatile vegetable side that can be served with a wide range of main dishes. Tossing veggies with olive oil and seasonings before air frying maximizes flavor and encourages even cooking. The timing and temperature instructions ensure vegetables become tender yet have appealing structure and some caramelization. This recipe is especially useful for cooking multiple vegetable types together efficiently.
To achieve uniform cooking, the vegetables are cut to similar size. The recipe suggests stirring or shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even exposure to heat and prevent sticking or uneven browning. For firmer root vegetables, increasing cook time to 15-20 minutes is recommended. This adjustment helps maintain a balanced texture across vegetable varieties when cooked together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- 1/2 cup red onions
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- In a bowl, toss the vegetables with oil and seasonings. Transfer seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket, and spread in a single layer as much as possible.
- Air Fry for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket half way through.
- Enjoy the vegetables as a side with your meal!
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes to ensure even cooking throughout.
- For root or firm vegetables like sweet potato, beets, carrots, butternut squash, or pumpkin, extend air frying time to 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 861IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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