Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables (in 15 Minutes!) Recipe
A quick and flavorful recipe for air fryer chicken and vegetables that can be ready in just 15 minutes. This dish features tender chicken breast pieces and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, all seasoned with a blend of Cajun, Italian herbs, and garlic, then perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a healthy, delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces (2–3 medium chicken breasts)
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or crumbled bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or any other spice blend of choice)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for cooking the chicken and vegetables evenly and quickly.
- Prepare chicken and vegetables: While the air fryer is heating, chop the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces along with all the vegetables: broccoli florets, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and mince the garlic. Transfer everything to a large salad bowl.
- Season everything: Add the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly with the seasonings and oil.
- Cook in air fryer: Place the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 400ºF (200ºC) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and charring. The chicken should be cooked through and veggies slightly charred.
- Serve: Immediately serve the cooked chicken and vegetables garnished with fresh parsley and optional red chili pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Enjoy your quick and healthy air fryer meal!
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking.
- Shake or toss the air fryer basket halfway to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Adjust seasoning levels according to taste and dietary needs.
- You can swap vegetables based on preference or seasonal availability.
- For spicier flavor, increase the red chili flakes or add cayenne pepper.
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