Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish that the whole family will love. It couldn't be easier to roast veggies in the air fryer, and they come out perfectly tender-crisp every time.
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I've posted many air fryer vegetable recipes, from Air Fryer Acorn Squash (Stuffed), Air Fryer Zucchini, Air Fryer Beets, Air Fryer Butternut Squash, and more. Even a collection of air fryer recipes: 21 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes.
This recipe is a medley of vegetables, because everyone loves oven roasted veggies. I know this combination will be a hit.
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Why Use the Air Fryer to Roast Vegetables?
- Roasting vegetables adds a depth of flavor that can't be beat.
- Even the pickiest eater will enjoy this perfectly cooked mix of veggies. It's a delicious way to get some healthy vegetables on everyone's plate!
- Cooking vegetables in the air fryer takes about half the time as oven roasting, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
- This delicious air fryer vegetable recipe makes a delicious side dish for meats and fish.
- Air fryer veggies are a perfect side dish but they're versatile! you can also use them in sandwiches, pasta sauces and tossed in salads.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mushrooms I used cremini mushrooms, but use any mushrooms that you like.
- Yellow Squash This summer squash is very similar to zucchini.
- Zucchini This recipe is a great way to use up your garden zucchini, or zucchini "gift".
- Sweet Peppers I'm using sweet banana peppers from my garden, but red bell peppers are also perfect.
- Red Onion Red onion is a milder sweeter onion when raw. However after cooking red and yellow onions are very similar, so feel free to use a yellow onion if that's what you have.
- Parmesan Freshly grated parmesan cheese adds delicious flavor and crispness. If you are vegan, you can substitute nutritional yeast, or omit the cheese and these roasted veggies will still be delicious.
- Olive Oil You can also use avocado oil.
- Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed lemon juice adds a bright pop of flavor. Feel free to use balsamic vinegar instead.
- Seasonings Use your favorite seasonings. I used Italian seasoning, and garlic powder along with salt and pepper. If you like a hint of spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
How To Make It
- In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the veggies in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cook for 5 more minutes
- Vegetables will be lightly caramelized and tender, but still slightly crisp.
Helpful Tips
- Use any combination of vegetables. In this recipe, I used a mix of vegetables that have similar cook times. If you want to add some root vegetables, like sweet potatoes potatoes, or carrots, keep in mind they will take longer to cook. They should go in the air fryer first. Add the more tender veggies once the root vegetable are partially cooked.
- Slice the vegetables into equally sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Try to place the vegetables into the air fryer basket in a single layer for maximum caramelization. Depending on the size of your air fryer, this means you may need to cook in batches.
- Store leftover roasted vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, return them to the air fryer at 400° for 5 minutes.
Common Questions
Because you need very little oil to air fry vegetables, they have much less fat and calories than pan frying. Vegetables will lose nutrients with any cooking method. The longer they cook, the more nutrition is lost. Which means the air fryer, with its quicker cooking time, allows the veggies to retain more nutrients than oven roasting.
You might not want to cook in batches. And you don't actually need to cook the veggies in a single layer. However, your roasted vegetables may not get the desired browning slight crispness if you just fill the basket. The air fryer roasted vegetables will still be delicious. Just make a point of shaking the basket several times during the cooking process to ensure even cooking. You may also require a longer cooking time.
It depends on both the meat and the type of vegetables you are cooking. Tender veggies like the ones in this recipe will cook more quickly than most meat, so the vegetables would need to be added in the last part of the cooking time. Other tender vegetables include green beans, asparagus, and broccoli.
Firm vegetables can often be cooked together with meat due to their longer cooking time. Examples are carrots, parsnips, beets, potatoes and sweet potatoes including most root vegetables and winter squash.
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer roasted vegetables are a great side dish for just about any main course. Serve these veggies with roast chicken, salmon, ribs, or steak. We also love them tossed with pasta or on pizza. Once these veggies cool, you can pile them into a sandwich or wrap, or on a salad. Leftovers are perfect in omelets.
More Healthy Vegetable Side Dishes
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Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini medium
- 1 yellow squash medium
- 2 sweet red peppers
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1 red onion small
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lemon juice of
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut all of the vegetables into equal bite sized pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° or it's highest setting.
- In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat.
- Put the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the vegetables and give it a stir.
- Air fry 5 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and starting to brown.
- Serve hot.
Amanda Mason
I use my air fryer for a lot of things but I've never made veggies in it! Turned out sooooo goood!!
Colleen
I'm so happy to hear that the vegetables turned out great for you, Amanda! Thanks for your feedback.
Erin
I don't normally put cheese on veggies but I did here and they were so tasty! Definitely making again, thanks!
Colleen
Great to hear that the roasted vegetables turned out well for you, Erin!
Swathi
Air fyer roasted vegetables looks delicious I need to give it a try as big feast is coming next month.
Tammy
The air fryer is a game changer. It's so easy to throw weeknight meals together. The veggies look perfect!
Jessica
Super easy and good flavor with marinade ingredients that are almost always on hand in the kitchen! Love those mushrooms in the air fryer!
Nathan
This was a delicious blend of vegetables, and so quick and easy to cook them in the air fryer! I'll be keeping this recipe handy whenever I need a good veggie side dish.
Liza
What a great recipe! These delicious vegetables taste like they were slow-roasted in the oven, and I love that they can be made so quickly and easily in the air fryer.
Vicky
Wow! Could this be any easier? There are no more excuses not to have vegetables with dinner. I love how easy the air fryer makes dinner prep.
Andrea
Easy to make. a great variety of vegetables and fantastic flavor. This is a perfect side dish.
Jamie
Wow! This dish looks so good and delicious! Plus it's a healthy meal for everyone to enjoy! The best part is it's easy to make with our reliable and dependable "Air Fryer". Loved it!
Evi
Putting your veggies in the air fryer was genius! Perfect for when I need a quick side for dinner during the week. I also love that it gave it a charred taste.
Mikayla
Burgers and roasted vegies made such a great , easy and Fast dinner. Thank you.
Marie
Roasted vegetables is the side dish I make most often because it's so easy and I can make it with whatever veggies I have on hand. I didn't think the dish could be any easier but your recipe did it! The vegetables came out so quickly in the air fryer, I'll probably never make them any other way.
Laura
This was just perfect for the really busy week we had! Simple ingredients that we already had at home. We added tofu and it was such a great meal. Thank you!
Colleen
Hi Laura. I'm happy to hear that the air fryer roasted veggies turned out great for you. And adding tofu is a delicious idea!
Heather
Best way to eat your vegetables! The air fryer makes them so crispy and delicious.
Colleen
It really is the best way to roast veggies Heather!