Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables is an easy, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal that combines lean protein from chicken with a variety of nutritious vegetables, all cooked in the air fryer. The air fryer’s high-speed circulation of hot air ensures that both the chicken and veggies are perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. This meal is ideal for a quick dinner, meal prep, or as a wholesome addition to any occasion. Plus, it’s a versatile dish that you can customize with your favorite seasonings and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped any colors you like
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloved garlic minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder chili powder, salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or spice blend of choice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Chop the veggies and chicken into small bite-size pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oil and seasoning to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Add the chicken and veggies to the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway, or until the chicken and veggies are charred and chicken is cooked through. If your air fryer is small, you may have to cook them in 2-3 batches.
Notes
Spices: replace the Italian seasoning with your favorite spice blend. taco, cajun, lemon pepper or any other blend works great too! Just be sure to reduce the salt if the blend already includes salt.
Veggies: can replace veggies with your favorite quick-cooking veggies. To use potatoes air fryer the potatoes for 10 minutes first.