Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables is one of my favorite quick, healthy dinners. The chicken cooks fast in medium-sized chunks, and the veggies broccoli, carrots, and yellow peppers get slightly crispy on the edges while staying tender inside.

I love this recipe because it’s simple, colorful, and feels fresh without a lot of fuss. Plus, using the air fryer makes cleanup super easy.

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables

• Quick and easy weeknight dinner
• Juicy chicken with perfectly roasted veggies
• Healthy, colorful, and satisfying
• Minimal cleanup thanks to the air fryer
• Works with simple seasonings you probably already have

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What You Will Need for Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into medium chunks. This helps it cook evenly and stay juicy.

Vegetables: Broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and yellow bell pepper. They roast beautifully in the air fryer and stay slightly crisp.

Oil: Just a light drizzle of olive oil to help everything roast nicely.

Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. You can also add a squeeze of lemon at the end for brightness.

Tip: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket the chicken and veggies need space to crisp up properly.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into medium chunks
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken chunks and vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
3. Place the chicken and vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches if your basket is small.
4. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender and slightly crisp. Chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
5. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

This Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables recipe is quick, colorful, and satisfying perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy meal without spending a lot of time.