Here’s a simple and delicious Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies recipe — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly cooked veggies 🥦🍗
Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies
Serves: 2–4
Time: ~25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, or your choice)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
- Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Toss vegetables
- In a bowl, toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer
- Preheat to 200°C / 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook chicken and veggies
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket. Arrange vegetables around or in a separate layer (avoid overcrowding).
- Cook 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping halfway through.
- Check chicken internal temperature: should reach 74°C / 165°F.
- Serve
- Garnish with lemon wedges or parsley. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy chicken: Lightly coat chicken in a thin layer of breadcrumbs or panko before air frying.
- Spicy option: Add chili powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne to the seasoning.
- One-pan convenience: If your air fryer basket is small, cook chicken first, then air fry veggies for 5–7 minutes.
- Marinade: Marinate chicken 30 minutes beforehand in olive oil, lemon, and herbs for extra flavor.
I can also give a sheet-pan style air fryer version where everything cooks together for maximum convenience and flavor.
Do you want me to do that?
