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Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies

A quick, healthy sheet-pan-style meal of seasoned chicken and mixed vegetables cooked in the air fryer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the chopped chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried basil, and salt and pepper; toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Arrange the chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket; avoid overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through, until vegetables are charred in spots and chicken is cooked through and browned.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately, for example with rice or noodles if desired.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • Cut ingredients to similar sizes for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking.