Description
A vibrant and healthy recipe for air fryer vegetables featuring zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning, then air fried to tender perfection. Finished with a squeeze of lemon, optional Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, this dish makes a flavorful and colorful side or light main course.
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
Seasoning and Garnish
- 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 the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F and allow it to heat up fully before cooking the vegetables.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, red bell pepper, cremini mushrooms, red onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. Add olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything well to evenly coat the vegetables.
- Cook in batches: Place a single layer of the mixed vegetables into the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Air fry for 12 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. Repeat this step with remaining vegetables.
- Finish and serve: Transfer the air-fried 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
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow for even cooking and browning of the vegetables.
- You can substitute any vegetables you prefer, such as asparagus, green beans, or cherry tomatoes, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these vegetables can be roasted in the oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 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
