10 Minute Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken and crisp colorful vegetables cook together in the air fryer for a quick, healthy dinner ready in fifteen minutes.

# 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 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes before starting.
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 chicken pieces and all prepared vegetables to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure 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 the basket or stirring halfway through cooking. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot while at peak flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • From start to finish in fifteen minutes—seriously, including prep time
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while vegetables get those perfect crispy edges
  • Clean up consists of exactly one bowl and one air fryer basket
02 -
  • Crowding is the enemy—if your basket looks stuffed, cook in two batches or you'll end up with steamed, not crispy, results
  • The smoke point matters—if your air fryer tends to smoke at high temps, add a tablespoon of water to the bottom tray
03 -
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry before adding to the marinade for better browning
  • If your vegetables vary in size, add the denser ones like broccoli first, then the quicker-cooking peppers after 3 minutes

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