Description
This Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables recipe is a total weeknight hero—healthy, hearty, and on the table in just 15 minutes! Tender, juicy chicken breast gets tossed with a medley of colorful veggies and bold spices, then roasted to perfection in the air fryer. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and seriously packed with flavor. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep, this one-basket dinner is as easy as it is satisfying!
Ingredients
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1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 zucchini, chopped
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1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color)
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1/2 onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or 1 crumbled bouillon cube)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC).
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While the air fryer heats up, chop chicken and veggies into even, bite-sized pieces.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, veggies, olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated.
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Place the mixture into the air fryer basket in an even layer.
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Cook for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (165ºF internal temp) and the veggies are lightly charred.
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Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley and red chili flakes if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
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Don’t overcrowd the basket—if needed, cook in batches for the best texture.
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Swap in any vegetables you love—mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green beans, or cauliflower all work well.
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Want it spicier? Add extra chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the seasoning mix.
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This meal stores well! Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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For added flavor, serve with a drizzle of lemon juice or a spoonful of garlic aioli on the side.
- Equipment
Air fryer
Large mixing bowl
Cutting board & knife
Measuring spoons
Silicone spatula or tongs
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 2.14g
- Sodium: 351mg
- Fat: 18.56g
- Saturated Fat: 4.24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.82g
- Fiber: 2.28g
- Protein: 25.7g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
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