This air fryer chicken recipe with veggies is super easy to make and full of flavor. Air fryer chicken and vegetables make a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes!
Recipe for Air Fryer Chicken: Prepare this healthy and expedient dinner in under 20 minutes with this air fryer chicken and vegetable recipe. Cooking chicken breast in an air fryer involves adding a ton of vegetables and salt. If you’re pressed for time and want a delicious, low-carb lunch that’s also gluten-free, this easy air fryer dish is a great choice. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES RECIPE
- One pound (450g) of bite-sized pieces (two to three medium chicken breasts) of chicken breast
- one cup florets of broccoli
- One diced zucchini, one cup sliced bell pepper, one chopped onion, four minced garlic cloves
- Two tsp olive oil
- One spoonful of seasoning from Cajun
- 1/2 tsp salt or a cube of crumbled bouillon
- half a teaspoon of pepper
- One tablespoon of Italian spice (or your preferred spice blend)
- For garnish, use 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley.
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPE
Air fryer chicken and vegetable recipe is quick, easy, and tastes amazing. Being similar to convection ovens, air fryers use a heating element to heat the air in the appliance, then a fan circulates hot air that cooks the food. This chicken breast air fryer recipe is the best way to cook chicken and vegetables for a full meal beside the regular oven. It’s quick, easy, and brings out the flavors of both chicken and vegetables.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Start by chopping all the ingredients into bite-size pieces. Try cutting even-sized pieces so the chicken and veggies cook evenly in the air fryer. Toss chicken and veggies with olive oil and seasoning. Then spread everything in the insert of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Chicken should be golden brown on the edges and cooked through
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPE
- Easy and quick preparation: This dish for chicken and veggies cooked in an air fryer takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, which makes it a wonderful choice for hectic weeknights or for quick meals on the go.
- Nutritious and low in carbs: This recipe offers a low-carb, nutrient-dense choice that makes use of lean chicken breast and fresh vegetables.
- Flexible and adaptable: You can easily adjust this recipe to fit your dietary needs and tastes. It’s a flexible option for any palate because you can vary it up by adding other seasonings or veggies. It’s also devoid of gluten and may be converted to a ketogenic diet by adjusting the seasonings.
DIRECTIONS
How to make air fryer chicken:
Set the temperature of your air fryer to 400°F, or 200°C.
- Meanwhile, finely cut the veggies and chicken breasts, then add them to a large salad bowl.
- Fill the bowl with oil and all the seasonings, then toss the chicken and vegetables to mix.
- Add the chicken and vegetables to the air fryer that has been preheated. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the unit halfway through, or until the chicken bites are cooked through and the vegetables are scorched. Serve the chicken and vegetables from the air fryer right away, and if desired, top with red chili pepper flakes and parsley. Have fun! ❤️
TIPS FOR THE AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPE
- Think of removing chicken breasts and vegetables from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking in the air fryer to bring them close to room temperature.
- You can replace the Italian seasoning and Cajun with any spice blend you like: blackening seasoning, taco seasoning, etc…
- Mix up your seasoning blend before adding it to the diced chicken breasts and vegetables so that everything is seasoned evenly.
- If you don’t have chicken breasts, try with chicken thighs – you might want to trim off a little of the fat on chicken thighs.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES?
This air fryer fried chicken bites and veggies recipe is already a meal on its own, but if you’re extra hungry, you can serve them over steamed cauliflower rice. It will be amazing!
HOW LONG SHOULD YOU KEEP THE AIR FRYER CHICKEN LEFTOVERS?
You can keep the air fryer chicken leftovers for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
WHAT OTHER VEGETABLES CAN WE COOK WITH CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER?
Most vegetables that cook quickly will work with air fryer chicken: asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, corn…
I DON’T HAVE AN AIR FRYER: HOW DO I ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGGIES IN THE OVEN?
To bake chicken and vegetables in the oven, preheat your oven to 450ºF (220ºC) and roast seasoned chicken and veggies on a sheet pan for 15-20 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Same as with the air fryer: toss the ingredients halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.
MORE AIR FRYER CHICKEN RECIPES
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
