Description
Crispy air fryer chicken dances with colorful vegetables, creating a wholesome meal that sings with flavor. Perfectly golden chicken meets roasted seasonal produce, delivering a delightful dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for optimal preheating, ensuring even cooking temperature.
- Combine chicken pieces and vegetables in a mixing bowl, drizzling with olive oil and thoroughly coating with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing proper air circulation.
- Execute cooking process for 12-15 minutes, gently agitating the basket midway to promote uniform browning and crispiness.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), simultaneously checking vegetables for tender, caramelized edges.
- Transfer crispy chicken and roasted vegetables immediately to serving platter, optional garnishing with freshly chopped herbs for enhanced visual appeal and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking, preventing undercooked or overcooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and help spices adhere better.
- For gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free spices and verify all ingredients are allergen-free.
- Low-sodium alternative: Replace salt with herb blends or fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley for flavor without extra sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg