You can feel great about serving this wholesome and flavorful dish, packed with fresh and delicious ingredients. The roasted chicken turns out tender, juicy, and full of flavor, while the vegetables bring a vibrant touch of color and taste to the meal.
There’s no need to worry about breading this air fryer chicken. The seasoning blend is spot-on, perfectly complementing both the chicken and veggies. Plus, if you enjoy experimenting with different flavor profiles, this air-fried chicken serves as an excellent base recipe. I love making dishes that I can tweak slightly depending on my mood for the day!
Eating fresh food loaded with vegetables always feels satisfying. It reassures me that we’re getting plenty of essential nutrients instead of relying on processed junk food. This dish is naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The best part? You can have it ready in under 20 minutes, making it ideal even on busy nights when time is tight.
Who doesn’t love a meal that requires minimal cleanup? This one-pan—or, in this case, one-air-fryer—recipe makes cleanup incredibly easy. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be thrilled with the simplicity!
INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND VEGGIES
- Chicken breasts – Cutting them into small, even pieces helps them cook quickly and uniformly. The larger the chunks, the longer they’ll take to cook.
- Bell peppers – Choose your favorite color, or mix and match for variety. I prefer red bell peppers for their sweetness and vibrant color, but go with what you enjoy most.
- Zucchini – Roasting zucchini in the air fryer brings out its incredible flavor. Once you try it, you’ll want to cook it this way all the time!
- Broccoli – One of the best things about this recipe is that you can use either fresh or frozen broccoli, making it convenient for any time you don’t have fresh veggies on hand.
- Onion – Chopped onions add a delicious depth of flavor to the chicken and veggies.
- Garlic – While optional, fresh garlic enhances the dish’s taste significantly, even though garlic powder is already included. I highly recommend it!
- Olive oil – The air fryer requires very little oil compared to deep frying, making this a much healthier cooking method.
- Seasonings – My go-to mix includes garlic powder, chili powder (or paprika), salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. You can switch things up with lemon-pepper, Cajun, or any other seasoning blend you love.
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This air fryer chicken recipe couldn’t be simpler! Just chop the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Next, mix the oil with your seasonings and coat everything evenly. Transfer the chicken and veggies to the air fryer basket and start cooking. After about five minutes, give the basket a good shake to ensure even cooking. Continue air frying until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies have a nice char. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook in batches.
CAN I SUBSTITUTE CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHICKEN THIGHS?
Absolutely! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work just as well as chicken breasts, and you can even swap in turkey. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility, making it easy to customize.
CAN I USE DIFFERENT VEGETABLES?
Yes! This recipe is great with quick-cooking vegetables such as asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and more.
If you’d like to include root vegetables, air fry them for 10 minutes first before adding the chicken and quicker-cooking veggies.
CAN I ROAST THIS IN THE OVEN INSTEAD?
Definitely! Roasting chicken and vegetables in the oven follows the same process as air frying and produces similar results. However, the air fryer cooks faster and makes cleanup much easier.
To bake in the oven, preheat to 450°F and roast everything on a sheet pan for 15–20 minutes or until slightly charred and fully cooked.
Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
This quick and easy air fryer chicken and vegetable recipe is packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly meal, it comes together in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (2–3 medium breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp each garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (or your preferred spice blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop the chicken and vegetables into small, even pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle the seasonings over the top. Toss until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and has a slight char. (For smaller air fryers, cook in batches.)
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Seasoning Swap: Feel free to replace Italian seasoning with taco seasoning, Cajun spice, lemon-pepper, or any other preferred blend. If your spice mix contains salt, adjust accordingly.
- Vegetable Variations: You can substitute the veggies with other quick-cooking options. For root vegetables like potatoes, air-fry them separately for 10 minutes before adding the chicken and remaining veggies.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
- Sodium: 437mg
- Potassium: 734mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 1584 IU
- Vitamin C: 79mg
- Calcium: 50mg
- Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.
Additional Info
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: chicken, easy dinner, quick meal, healthy veggies
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