Description
A vibrant and healthy Air Fryer Vegetables recipe featuring a medley of zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning, cooked to tender perfection with a delightful browned finish. This easy dish is perfect as a nutritious side or a light main, garnished with a squeeze of lemon, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into ½-inch half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 small red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 heaping cup small broccoli florets
- 1 heaping cup small cauliflower florets
Seasonings & Garnishes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for perfectly roasted vegetables.
- Toss Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Air Fry in Batches: Place a portion of the vegetables in the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer to allow even cooking. Cook for 12 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Repeat this step with remaining vegetables.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the cooked vegetables to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on air fryer model and vegetable freshness.
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand for variations.
- Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a savory depth to the dish.
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
