Description
A vibrant and healthy Air Fryer Vegetables recipe featuring zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, cooked to tender perfection with a touch of lemon and optional Parmesan cheese for a flavorful, easy side dish.
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
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Lemon wedge, for squeezing
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Place the zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower in a large bowl. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the seasoning and oil.
- Air Fry the Vegetables: Add a portion of the vegetables to the air fryer basket, making sure they fit in a single layer for even cooking. Air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time to brown the vegetables evenly and ensure they become tender. Repeat the process with the remaining vegetables.
- Serve with Garnishes: Transfer the cooked vegetables to a serving dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top for added brightness. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with dried oregano and basil if unavailable.
- Use fresh lemon juice just before serving to preserve its brightness.
- Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for a dairy-free version.
- Toss vegetables halfway through cooking to promote even browning and tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
