So, you wanna know ’bout cookin’ them veggies in that fancy air fryer thing, huh? Well, I gotta tell ya, it ain’t rocket science. It’s simpler than churnin’ butter, I reckon. These air fryer roasted vegetables are the easiest thing. I use it all the time. And it is so quick!
First off, you gotta get your veggies. Whatever you got in the garden or at the store will do. Carrots, taters, them green beans, onions, whatever. Just chop ’em up into bite-sized pieces. Not too big, not too small. Like somethin’ you can easy get on your fork.
Now, some folks like to preheat that air fryer. I usually set it to ’bout 400 degrees. You know, like your regular oven but a little hotter, and give it five minutes or so to warm up. Some folks don’t bother. Ain’t no big deal, I reckon. But if you wanna, you go right ahead. While it’s heatin’ up, you can get them veggies ready.
Toss them chopped veggies in a big ol’ bowl. Drizzle some oil on ’em. Olive oil is good, but any kind will work. Then sprinkle some salt and pepper. Now, if you like it spicy, throw in some of that red pepper. Or some garlic powder. Or whatever spice you like. Just make sure them veggies are coated good. The oil helps the seasoning stick to them like a fly on a piece of fresh pie. This is how you make the best air fryer roasted vegetables.
- Get your veggies.
- Chop ’em up.
- Preheat the air fryer, maybe.
- Oil and spice the veggies.
Once that fryer is hot, or not, just dump them veggies in the basket. Don’t overcrowd it, though. You want ’em to cook even, not just steam. If you got too many, do ’em in batches. It is easy to make crispy air fryer roasted vegetables. The most important thing is do not put too many vegetables in it.
Now, cookin’ time depends on what kind of veggies you got. Hard ones like carrots and potatoes take longer than soft ones like zucchini or them bell peppers. Just keep an eye on ’em. You want ’em tender, but not mushy. A little brown on the edges is good. That’s where the flavor is. It is just like the oven roasted vegetables. But it is quicker. Usually, it is about 10 minutes. But different vegetables need different time. So just keep looking at them.
Give ’em a good shake or stir halfway through, so they cook up even on all sides. Like flippin’ a pancake, you know? Then just keep cookin’ until they are as done as you want them.
- Put veggies in the basket.
- Don’t overcrowd it.
- Cook ’em.
- Shake ’em halfway.
When they’re done, just take ’em out and eat ’em up! You can eat ’em as is, or put ’em on top of some rice or whatever you like. They’re good with pretty much anythin’.
So there you have it. Roasted vegetables in air fryer ain’t hard at all. Even an old gal like me can do it. Just remember to chop ’em, oil ’em, spice ’em, and cook ’em until they’re done. Don’t overthink it. It’s just cookin’, not brain surgery. It is the easiest way to make crispy roasted vegetables. Try it once, you will love it. I use it every day. My children love the vegetables I make, too. This is a good way to make children eat more vegetables. You just need some simple ingredients.
And hey, if you burn ’em a little, don’t worry. Just scrape off the burnt parts. Still tastes good. We all make mistakes. Just like that time I tried to make that fancy sourdough bread. What a mess that was! But these veggies, they’re foolproof. This air fryer vegetables recipe is the easiest one. You will know how to do it.
And you know what else is good? Them sweet potato fries. Just cut up a sweet potato into fry shapes, toss ’em with a little oil and salt, and cook ’em in the air fryer. Oh boy, they’re good. Better than them fast food ones, I tell ya. You can also cook some meat in it. I tried once. It is good. But I still love vegetables more. You can make healthy air fryer roasted vegetables easily.
So go on, give it a try. You might just like it. And it’s a heck of a lot healthier than fryin’ everything in a pan full of grease. Plus, it’s quicker, too. Less time standin’ over a hot stove. More time for other things, like sittin’ on the porch and watchin’ the world go by. Or maybe takin’ a nap. Naps are good. Especially after a good meal of them air-fried veggies. The air fryer is so convenient. I think everyone should have one. It is not expensive. And it will save you a lot of time.
Anyway, that’s all I got to say ’bout that. Just remember to have fun with it. Cookin’ shouldn’t be a chore. It should be somethin’ you enjoy. So go on, get cookin’!