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Air fryer chicken and vegetables with juicy roasted chicken, tender broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and onions, cooked together in one dish for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.
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Air Fryer Chicken And Veggies – Easy, Flavorful, and Weeknight-Friendly

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut small so they cook quickly
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small red onion sliced into wedges
  • 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano + basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional add-ins: a pinch of red pepper flakes lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon at the end
  • Optional finishing: chopped fresh parsley grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390–400°F (200–205°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • A hot basket helps you get that light char.
  • Prep the chicken and veggies. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut into even 1-inch pieces. Chop the vegetables to roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Season in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken and veggies. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle on garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss until everything is well coated and glossy.
  • Load the basket in a single layer. Don’t pile it high. If your air fryer is small, cook in two batches. Crowding leads to steaming, not crisping.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes.
  • Shake the basket halfway through to move pieces around for even browning.
  • Check doneness and finish. Continue cooking 3–6 more minutes, shaking once, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the veggies are tender with browned edges.
  • Brighten it up. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top, or sprinkle parsley and Parmesan.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Serve over rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or with warm pita. A quick yogurt or tahini sauce on the side is great if you want something creamy.