Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The air fryer gives the chicken a crispy, golden exterior while keeping it juicy inside, and the vegetables roast to perfection with a slight char.
Equipment
- - Air fryer
- - Mixing bowl
- - Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- - Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- #### For the Chicken
- - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 boneless thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 teaspoon paprika
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano
- #### For the Vegetables
- - 1 red bell pepper sliced
- - 1 zucchini sliced into half-moons
- - 1 cup broccoli florets
- - 1/2 red onion sliced
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- **Preheat the Air Fryer**
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- **Season the Chicken**
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss well to coat evenly.
- **Season the Vegetables**
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- **Cook the Chicken**
- Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- **Add the Vegetables**
- After 10 minutes, add the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket with the chicken. Toss everything together and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C) and the vegetables are tender with slightly crispy edges.
- **Serve**
- Remove the chicken and vegetables from the air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy on its own, or pair with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.