Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies (Printable)

Tender chicken pieces with colorful vegetables roasted in the air fryer with a smoky paprika and herb blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup broccoli florets

→ Marinade & Seasoning

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - Optional: 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before beginning preparation.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Add the chicken pieces and all prepared vegetables to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Spread the chicken and vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding—cook in two batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation.
05 - Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking or stirring the basket halfway through cooking. The chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one sheet with minimal cleanup afterward
  • The high heat creates beautiful charred edges while keeping the inside juicy
  • You can prep everything in under five minutes with just a cutting board and one bowl
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket creates steaming instead of roasting, so cook in two batches if needed
  • The chicken continues cooking slightly after you remove it due to residual heat
  • Different air fryer models run hotter or cooler, so check after 8 minutes the first time you make this
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before adding to the marinade so the seasoning actually sticks
  • Use a light coating of cooking spray on the basket if your model tends to stick

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