Easy air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe that is simple and fast. This healthy air fryer roasted vegetables and chicken is marinated in seasoning and air fried to perfection. It is quick and is ready in under 30 minutes.
If you're looking for a tasty, one pan, or should I say one Air fryer basket recipe that is easy, quick, and delicious, then this is the one. We love eating chicken, and vegetables make a good side dish to chicken and that's why this is one of our favorites.
There are days we cook them separately so if you are looking for a recipe for just air fryer vegetables, check our other blog recipevibes.com.
Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables Recipe
This air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe requires minimal preparation, it's simple and straightforward.
This is a delicious healthy meal that is low carb, keto, low calorie, and healthy.
Chicken and vegetables are roasted in the air fryer at the same time saving time and creating a quick dinner.
It is inexpensive, makes use of few ingredients and you get a satisfying low-carb chicken dinner.
Can you cook vegetables and chicken in the air fryer at the same time?
Yes, you can and i will show you how to do that in this post. It is easy and takes just about 20 minutes to cook both at the same time in the air fryer.
Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?
Yes, air frying chicken is one of the easiest and healthiest way of cooking chicken.
This recipe was made in my 5.5 litres air fryer which is big enough to make 4 servings of this dish. If you own a smaller air fryer, you can half this recipe. I believe you will love this healthy air fryer recipe.
Air Fryer Vegetables
With Air fryer vegetables, any type of vegetables including Mediterranean vegetables, tender vegetables, and root vegetables are roasted in the air fryer to create tender, and crispy roasted vegetables.
It is easy, quick and simple to roast vegetables in air fryer. It takes less than 30 minutes.
This air fryer vegetables and chicken recipe requires minimal prep and cleaning up the air fryer basket is easy.
Vegetables that can be roasted in air fryer include:
Broccoli
Carrots
Peppers
Onions
Zucchini
Asparagus
Mangetout
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Eggplant
Kale
Brussel sprouts
Parnsnips
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Seasoning you can use to roast veggies include:
Peri peri seasoning
Italian seasoning
Spices and herbs like parsley, coriander, thyme, basil, garlic, all go well with vegetables.
Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurement, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs
Broccoli
Red bell pepper
Yellow bell pepper
Red Onion
Paprika
Parsley
Black pepper
Salt
Olive oil
How to Make Chicken and Vegetables in the Air Fryer
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then cut into bite size that is about an inch.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, parsley and any other seasoning of your choice. Mix and set aside.
Wash the vegetables and cut them into similar bite size.
Add the remaining black pepper, parsley, salt, olive oil and any other seasoning to it. Mix to combine with the veggies.
Add the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Set the air fryer to a temperature of 175C/ 350F.
Air fry the vegetables and chicken for 15 minutes or till cooked.
Bring out of the air fryer, serve and enjoy.
What To Serve With
This is a healthy main meal in it's own right however you can add a side dish if you like. Some side dishes you can serve with are:
Boiled Rice
Couscous
Quinoa
Mashed Potatoes
Air fryer potatoes
How To Store Air Fryer Vegetables and Chicken
Leftovers stores well and can be repurposed. To store, leave to cool completely then pack in a sealed container.
Store in the fridge: If you store in the fridge, it will last for up to 3 days.
To store in the freezer: Put in a freezer safe container, label and date then store in the freezer where it will last for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the air fryer, oven or microwave.
How To Use Leftover - Use in sandwiches, salads, soups, stews, wraps, omelettes.
Tips
- Cut chicken into bite size so it cooks at the same time as the vegetables. If using bigger portions, cook the chicken in the air fryer for 5 minutes before adding vegetables to it.
- If using any other vegetable not listed in the recipe, ensure it has a similar cooking time with the one listed so they cook evenly.
- Season to your taste and liking. You can use any seasoning of choice.
- Arrange the chicken and veggies on a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- The chicken should not be on the vegetables as if this happens the juice from the chicken will make the veggies soggy so the chicken has to be on top.
- Note that cooking time varies with the brand of air fryer so you might have to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
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Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) Chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs
- 1 small head Broccoli
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 1 small Yellow bell pepper
- 1 small Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Garlic granules
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel then cut into bite size that is about an inch.Season the chicken with salt, half the pepper, olive oil, parsley, paprika, garlic and any other seasoning of your choice. Mix and set aside.
- Wash the vegetables and cut them into similar bite size. Add the remaining black pepper, parsley, paprika, garlic, salt, olive oil and any other seasoning to it. Mix to combine with the veggies.
- Add the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the air fryer to a temperature of 175C/350F.Air fry the vegetables and chicken for 15 minutes or till cooked.
- Bring out of the air fryer, serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Cut chicken into bite size so it cooks at the same time as the vegetables. If using bigger portions, cook the chicken in the air fryer for 5 minutes before adding vegetables to it.
- If using any other vegetable not listed in the recipe, ensure it has a similar cooking time with the one listed so they cook evenly.
- Season to your taste and liking. You can use any seasoning of choice.
- Arrange the chicken and veggies on a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- The chicken should not be on the vegetables as if this happens the juice from the chicken will make the veggies soggy so the chicken has to be on top.
- Note that cooking time varies with the brand of air fryer so you might have to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
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