Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables
A quick and healthy air fryer recipe for chicken and vegetables perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-size pieces (2-3 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 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 your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC).
- In a large bowl, chop the chicken breasts and vegetables into small pieces.
- Add the oil and all seasoning ingredients to the bowl and toss the chicken and veggies to combine.
- Transfer the chicken and veggies to the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway, or until the chicken and veggies are charred and cooked through.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley and optional red chili pepper flakes.
Notes
Remove the chicken and veggies from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking for even results. Mix seasoning before adding to ensure even flavor distribution. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket for crispy results.