Description
This air fryer chicken recipe with veggies is super easy to make and full of flavor. Air fryer chicken and vegetables make a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces (2–3 medium chicken breasts)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons 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
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Preheat the Air Fryer
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Set your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC).
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Prepare the Ingredients
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Chop the chicken breasts and vegetables into small pieces.
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Transfer them to a large bowl.
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Season the Chicken and Vegetables
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Add olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic to the bowl.
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Toss everything together to coat evenly.
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Cook in the Air Fryer
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Place the seasoned chicken and vegetables in the preheated air fryer.
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Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
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Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
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Garnish and Serve
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red chili pepper flakes if desired.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
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For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
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You can swap Cajun seasoning with smoked paprika or your favorite spice blend.
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Adjust cooking time depending on your air fryer model.
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Add other vegetables like mushrooms or asparagus for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg