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Air Fryer Vegetable Medley - Easy, Crispy, and Flavorful

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, bite-sized
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets, bite-sized
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano/basil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional for finishing: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh parsley, or grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 390–400°F (200°C). Preheating for 3–5 minutes helps the vegetables crisp faster.
  2. Prep the vegetables: Cut everything into similar, bite-sized pieces. Keep dense vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower) a touch smaller than softer ones (zucchini) for even cooking.
  3. Season: Add the vegetables to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange in the basket: Place the vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. A little overlap is fine, but avoid piling them high for best browning. Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Air fry: Cook for 10–14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. Start checking at 8 minutes. The vegetables are done when edges are browned and the centers are tender.
  6. Finish and serve: Transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, or Parmesan if you like. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.