Have you discovered the magic of air frying? We have, and we’re here to provide you with creative and delicious air fryer recipes. Today, we’re sharing a quick dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes with our air fryer chicken and vegetables. It’s perfect for lunch, too!
Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables: Quick Cooking
Our air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe is a one-basket wonder: It is incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner. With just 20 minutes of total time, it fits into even the busiest schedules. You’ll only be actively cooking for 10 minutes, your air fryer will do all the other heavy lifting.
Especially in everyday life with kids, things like healthy cooking often get neglected. Thanks to this air fryer chicken and vegetable recipe, you can serve your family a wholesome meal. A quick dip goes especially well with it.
What do we love so much about air fryer chicken and vegetables? It frees up your time so you can focus on your family. You won’t be stuck in the kitchen for long with this dinner. Instead, take a moment to read a book with the kids or help them with their homework.
By the way: Our recipe, as always, is just inspiration. Which vegetables you actually use depends not only on your personal preferences but also on what you have in the fridge that needs to be used up. You can also use other spices to give the dish a different flavor each time.
More air fryer highlights: Try our fresh-as-summer corn ribs. You can also make sweet treats like our baked oats and cherry empanadas.
Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried herbs
- 1 tbsp paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and pat the chicken dry. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash the broccoli, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cut the broccoli into florets. Core and chop the bell pepper, then dice the zucchini.
- Peel and slice the onion into rings. Peel and mince the garlic.
- Combine the chicken and vegetables in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes. Shake and cook for another 5 minutes.