Our easy air fryer Mediterranean vegetables are as healthy as they are delicious. This blend of zucchini, squash, and red bell peppers is made with a simple blend of spices and air-fried to limit oil and maximize fresh flavor.
We love the light, fresh flavor of vegetables, whether they're added to larger meals, served alongside a lean protein like these air fryer boneless chicken bites, or served on their own as a snack or appetizer.
In our opinion, the best way to prepare vegetables is with an air fryer. It cooks vegetables like these keto air fryer mushrooms to tender perfection quickly and easily, and it limits the amount of oil you have to use to achieve a specific texture.
That's what we did with these air fryer Mediterranean vegetables. We took our air fryer Greek Meatballs and simply left out the meatball portion! What we ended up with is a simple vegetable recipe full of flavor, bright colors, and delicious flavors that's perfect as-is or paired with your favorite main course. Finish the light, flavorful theme with this delicious lemon loaf cake recipe for dessert!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: All you need are three vegetables, oil, and seasonings that you likely already have in your kitchen.
- Easy: This recipe requires only a couple of simple steps and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes from start to finish.
- So Flavorful: The combination of vegetables and earthy seasonings creates a dish with a complex and rich flavor.
- Versatile: Like our air fryer peppers and mushrooms, this is one of those simple side dishes that pairs well with a wide variety of main courses.
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Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a complete list of ingredients and their precise quantities.
Variations
- Vegetables: You can use your favorite color of bell pepper in this recipe. You could also add other vegetables such as mushrooms, tomatoes, or red onions. Play around with them and see what you like best.
- Oil: We used Mediterranean olive oil, but any quality olive oil will work. You could also use avocado oil.
- Seasonings: Adjust the seasonings to your taste. For example, you could make a version using just Italian seasoning.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
- Feta Cheese: Top your veggies with crumbled feta cheese for more Mediterranean flavor.
How to Make Air Fryer Mediterranean Vegetables
Step 1: Slice the vegetables and toss them with the olive oil and seasonings.
Step 2: Add the vegetables to the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees until they reach your desired tenderness.
Expert Tips
- Slice the vegetables into 1-inch by 1 ¼-inch strips for even cooking and easy eating.
- Toss the vegetables in the oil and seasonings rather than stirring them. This ensures they don't break.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times.
- If you substitute olive oil with another type of oil, choose one that has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point.
Air Fryer Mediterranean Vegetables FAQ
Yes, you can! Air-frying the vegetables locks in their natural sweetness and gives them a slight char for more flavor and visual interest.
The secret to vegetables that are tender on the inside and have a nice, subtle, crispy char on the outside is not overcrowding the basket. The vegetables must be in a single layer so they roast rather than steam.
Air fryers are well-suited to a Mediterranean diet. They cook meats, such as chicken and fish, quickly and evenly. The same applies to most vegetables as well. This makes an air fryer ideal for the kind of healthy, flavorful recipes the Mediterranean diet is known for.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Mediterranean Vegetables
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables into 1-inch by 1 ¼-inch strips.
- Add the vegetables, olive oil, and seasonings to a large bowl and toss to evenly coat.
- Add the vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Then, air fry at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until they reach your desired doneness.
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended. The veggies will get soggy when they defrost.
- Slice the vegetables into 1-inch by 1 ¼-inch strips for even cooking and easy eating.
- Toss the vegetables in the oil and seasonings rather than stirring them. This ensures they don't break.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times.
- If you substitute olive oil with another type of oil, choose one that has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point.
Leslie says
This was the perfect side dish recipe, easy, healthy, and tasty! I loved this!
Maggie says
My husband and I loved this! Adding to the repeat meal list!
Liz says
This combination of veggies was delicious!! And making them in the air fryer is perfect for summer.
Lathiya Shanmugasundaram says
I love such simple recipes with minimal ingredients. I enjoyed a plate of air-fried vegetables along with my grilled fish.
Andrea says
Super simple, just toss and air fry. I added a few red onions and some feta at the end, which worked out well. Easy side to throw together when you don’t want to overthink dinner.
Marie-Pierre says
I love my air fryer! So convenient with hungry kids, makes everything ,especially high-water veggies, so delicious! I did put the suggested extra feta crumbles on top! Yum!
Tisha says
These air fryer Mediterranean veggies were quick, flavorful, and perfectly roasted—an easy favorite!
Paula says
These mediterranean veggies were fantastic! Loved the seasoning blend on these bright seasonal vegetables.
Liz says
Such an easy, healthy and DELICIOUS side dish!!! We loved these veggies.
Jacqueline. says
This recipe for Mediterranean vegetables is a keeper. So easy to make and delicious hot or cold!
Swathi says
Air fryer mediterranean vegetables is delicious, I have made it twice already.
Elizabeth says
I loved these iar fryer mediterranean veggies. The perfect side dish for my meal prep this week! Taste delicious and so easy to make.
Genevieve says
You can never go wrong with air fryer seasonal veggies. I have loads growing in my garden right now and can't wait to make this recipe!
Krystle says
I am obsessed with these. SO much flavor I actually want to eat my veggies. We use them in our homemade falafel bowls.
Claudia says
I made these air fryer Mediterranean vegetables and they came out perfectly roasted—tender, slightly crisp, and full of herbs!
Ashley says
I love a good air fryer recipe and even more a recipe that makes veggies more interesting. Lol. These veggies were so good and the seasoning as perfect!
Krystle Smith says
Such an easy side dish to throw together and it made dinner super chill. This one's definitely staying in my rotation!
Lora says
These air fryer Mediterranean vegetables turned out just the right texture making them in my air fryer. Fast and flavorul!
Nicole says
These air fryer Mediterranean veggies are sooo good! Such an easy way to prep some yummy veggies.