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Air fryer vegetables are absolutely delicious, even if you aren’t a typical veggie lover. You can also adjust this air fryer vegetable recipe to add or exclude certain items. For more delicious ways to use your fryer check out my other air fryer vegetable recipes, and air fryer recipes.

When you air fry vegetables you can change it up for any reason. Whether you can’t find certain vegetables at the local grocery store, or you have an aversion to a specific vegetable. Whatever the reason, air-frying vegetables are easy and make a delicious side dish.

Any vegetables in the air fryer tend to be amazing with a little balsamic and seasoning. They make a great healthy side dish or main course, depending on your mood.

If you have ever asked yourself: Can you cook vegetables in an air fryer? I am happy to let you know that yes, you can. I will walk you through this easy recipe for air fryer veggies, and how to cook vegetables in the air fryer.

Healthy Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe

To make these easy air fryer mixed vegetables you will need a few simple ingredients. The best part of these air fryer vegetables is the flexibility. To get started you will need:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup baby zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup baby carrots
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or less
• 1/2 cup yellow squash, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced 
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, optional 

Best Air Fryer for Air Frying Vegetables

Before I even get into this healthy air fryer recipe I want to mention that I recently got a Ninja Foodi. It is amazing! The Ninja Foodi is like the holy grail of all kitchen gadgets.

It is an Instant Pot/pressure cooker, an air fryer, and a dehydrator all in one. Just about the only thing it doesn’t do is wash the dishes when the meal is finished. I realize that not everyone has a Foodi, and more people have an Instant Pot, or another type of air fryer so keep in mind that this air fryer roasted vegetable recipe can be made in either a traditional air fryer or a Ninja Foodi.

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Not ready for a Foodi? That’s ok, too. There are many quality air fryers that can also be found online here: air fryers.

How to Cook Vegetables in an Air Fryer

Cooking with an air fryer or Ninja Foodi is an easy way to make your favorite foods quickly and staying healthy. I am all about eating healthy and clean eating. If you are new to a clean eating way of life then you need to check out Everything You Need to Know about a Clean Eating Diet. You can also see how I, personally have lost 50 lbs and am keeping it off by following a clean eating diet here: How I Lost 50 Lbs Clean Eating. Moving on, let’s make some delicious roasted vegetables in the air fryer!

Cooking Vegetables in an Air Fryer

First, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. This is when you will gather and prepare the vegetables.

Choosing Vegetables to Air Fry

When making air fryer veggies you have a variety of vegetables to choose from. The best vegetables to air fry are the ones that you like to eat. In addition to the healthy vegetables listed for this air fryer vegetables recipe here are a few other delicious veggies to consider:

• bell peppers
• sweet potatoes and other root vegetables
• brussels sprouts
• green beans

When choosing which types of vegetables for this easy air fryer vegetables recipe you can’t go wrong with any vegetable medley combination of your favorite vegetables.

One thing to keep in mind when air frying vegetables is that you should stick with firm vegetables. Soft vegetables, like tomatoes, may become mushy in the air-frying cooking process.

How to Prepare Vegetables for the Air Fryer

First, in a large bowl combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. If you are not a fan of a little heat, then I suggest reducing the amount of red pepper flakes in the recipe.

Whisk the mixture together to combine.

Next, add the fresh vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat.

Then add the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket. Do your best to arrange the veggies in a single layer. If this isn’t possible, don’t worry. We’ll just make sure to give it an extra shake.

How Long to Air Fry Vegetables

Air frying vegetables does not take a long time to cook. This is part of what makes them the best side dish for busy weeknights.

Cook the seasoned veggies in the air fryer for 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, give the air fryer basket a shake to make sure they have total contact with the hot air, and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.

When you shake the veggies make sure that none of them are sticking to the bottom of the air fryer basket. If they stick at all you can add a little avocado oil cooking spray to help prevent more sticking.

If you are making these air fryer vegetables in the Ninja Foodi air fryer, for best results set the Ninja to the air crisp function and follow a similar cooking time.

*Optional – if you like cheese, you can add freshly grated parmesan and bake/air fry for another 1-2 minutes. This step is optional, omit for vegan and dairy free.

Amazing Air Fryer Vegetables

Serve and enjoy. This air fryer vegetable recipe can be eaten as your meal or served as a delicious side dish to just about anything. In fact, they would pair perfectly with my air fryer steak recipe here: Air Fryer Ninja Foodi Steak

If you happen to have any leftovers you can easily reheat in the morning and use your air fryer vegetables as a base underneath two cooked eggs.

I often reheat my veggies and eat them in the morning with eggs for breakfast. 😉 Otherwise, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

You May Also Like

If you love to air fry vegetables then make sure to check out these other air fryer vegetable recipes:

• Air Fryer Broccoli and Carrots
• Crispy Green Beans in an Air Fryer
• 25+ Healthy Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

For more healthy clean eating recipes make sure to follow my clean eating Pinterest board here: Clean Eating.  

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