These Air fryer vegetable Recipes are bursting with flavor and deliciousness! You will find a curated collection of veggie side dishes for every season that are effortlessly prepared in your air fryer. From kale chips to stuffed acorn squash, these easy side dishes are guaranteed to feed the pickiest of eaters.
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The air fryer is perfect for roasting vegetables because it uses hot air circulation to cook food, which helps create a crispy exterior, similar to traditional roasting in the oven. The high-speed circulation of hot air also allows veggies to cook more quickly with minimal oil than conventional ovens.
What types of vegetables are best to air fry?
You can cook a wide range of vegetables, to make deliciously crispy and flavorful side dishes. Here are some popular veggies that work well in an air fryer:
- Carrots, cut into fries, rounds or baby carrots
- Potatoes, whole, wedges or fries
- Zucchini, cut into rounds or sticks
- Cauliflower florets
- Broccoli florets
- Green beans, seasoned or breaded
- Asparagus spears, seasoned or breaded
- Avocado, breaded
- Corn on the cob, whole or cut into ribs
- Sweet potato, whole, fries or wedges
- Brussels sprouts, whole or halved
- Eggplant, sliced or cubed.
- Onions, wedges or rings
- Kale
- Okra, breaded or seasoned
- Mushrooms, sliced or whole
Are there any vegetables that don't work well in the air fryer?
While most vegetables work well in an air fryer, vegetables with high water content like tomatoes, cucumber and delicate leafy greens like spinach or lettuce might not be ideal for air frying.
Also, very small vegetables like green peas or corn kernels might fall through the gaps in the grill plate.
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Can I use frozen vegetables in the air fryer?
Sure can! When cooking frozen vegetables in the air fryer there are a few tips to ensure the best results:
- Preheating the air fryer will help for faster moisture evaporation.
- Cooking times for frozen vegetables will be longer than for fresh vegetables.
- Give the basket a shake halfway through cooking, to ensure even cooking.
- Seasoning halfway though cooking, to ensure the seasoning adheres to the veggies.
What oil is best for air frying vegetables?
For air frying vegetables, choose an oil with a high smoke point to prevent it from burning during cooking, and one with a mild flavor. Options like avocado oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or sunflower oil work well for this purpose.
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Air Fryer Blooming Potato
Air Fryer Potato Blossoms are a favorite in our household, as you can make them, with regular potatoes or baby potatoes, and they’re so easy that even the kids can help with prep.
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