Learn to air fry vegetables with my step by step instructions below.
Easy Air fryer Vegetables medley recipe
Roasting vegetables in the air fryer is quicker and easier than you think. Toss the cut vegetables with your favorite spice blend and air fry to perfection. Isn’t it simple and a straightforward? Although they don’t look glamorous, they still make a tasty side dish on the plate. I have chosen a blend of spring vegetables - zucchini ( courgette ), carrots, onion, cauliflower and mushrooms to air fry in my Instant Pot Vortex 6 in 1 air fryer. They are perfect to serve on busy weeknights to accompany Creamy sun dried tomato pasta or even Garlic noodles. Just my kind of vegan family dinner recipe. Detailed measurements/ instructions are in the recipe card below.
Ingredients
Choice of Vegetables - Use any of the vegetables that you have at hand. I have used Courgette, Carrots, Red Onion, Cauliflower and Mushrooms. You can also use Broccoli, Potatoes or Peppers. Avoid soft mushy veggies like tomatoes. Seasoning blend - My go-to seasoning has olive oil, salt & pepper, garlic, Italian herbs seasoning or Herb de Provence and lemon juice.
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Air fryer green beans Prep the vegetables - Slice the vegetables to similar sizes. This can be done ahead of time. Pour the marinade and toss - Drizzle the marinade all over the vegetables and toss together, until well coated. Air fry- Transfer the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender, and roasted. Serve the perfectly roasted vegetable medley along with creamy tomato pasta, garlic noodles or cauliflower fried rice. They are also perfect to be served inside a fajita wrap. Reheat - Place the bowl with vegetables in microwave and heat thoroughly. Alternatively transfer to air fryer and air fry at 180C for 3-4 minutes. Freezer - I would not recommend freezing the cooked marinated vegetables. They tend to get too mushy and soft after reheating, loosing it texture and optimum flavors. Versatile - It is easy to adapt and a very versatile recipe. Use any of your favorite seasoning to flavor the vegetables. I do like to use cajun seasoning or taco seasoning as used in my Air fryer Peanuts recipe. Budget friendly - The recipe uses pantry friendly ingredients that are mostly stocked in my kitchen. No fancy ingredients or a long list of items to make a delicious side dish. Scalability - Easy to scale up or down. The cooking time for air fryer veggies will remain the same. Dietary needs - Suitable for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free, Dairy free diets Alternatively to make in the oven, try my Christmas Vegetable traybake recipe.
What other vegetables can you use for air frying?
Use any vegetables you have in your kitchen for air frying. The cooking time can slightly vary depending upon the type of the veggie you are using. Apart from courgette, cauliflower, onion, carrots and mushrooms, you can also use red bell pepper, broccoli, sweet potatoes or potatoes. Do not use Tomatoes as they can get too mushy. You can also use root vegetables for air frying.
Can I marinade the vegetables before air frying?
Yes, You can marinade the veggies for air frying for up to 30 minutes. Leaving them longer can leave the vegetables a bit mushy as they absorb the moisture.
Can I prep the vegetables ahead of time?
It is a good idea to prep the vegetables ahead of time. Slice the vegetables to similar sizes and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use. Roasted Mushrooms Air fryer Asparagus Air fryer sweet potato cubes Roast Potatoes
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