By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 29, 2022
These Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables are perfect for cooking up for holidays or any night of the year! Butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and parsnips are tossed together with a blend of fresh herbs and spices to create the best flavor. Don’t forget to toss in some pecans and pomegranate seeds to make it even more fall-flavored!
Why We Love This Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Need to free up some room in your oven this holiday season? These quick and easy veggies are here to help! This recipe features a medley of fall favorite veggies that are made delicious with simple seasonings, fresh rosemary, and autumnal additions like pecans and pomegranate seeds.
- Air Fryer Recipe: Cooking veggies in the air fryer not only gives you more room in the oven, it also makes the veggies so tasty! In just 15 minutes of cooking time, your vegetables will taste perfectly roasted.
- Fall Flavor: The vegetables in this recipe are definitely fall favorites. That flavor is enhanced even further by pecans and pomegranate seeds!
- So Easy : On a day when you’re fussing over the turkey , you don’t want the side dishes stressing you out as well. Alleviate some of that stress with this easy air fryer recipe!
Variations on Air Fryer Vegetables
You can swap the veggies in this recipe for virtually any veggies you like, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, beets, onion, zucchini , bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus , mushrooms, or green beans. You can use walnuts or sliced almonds instead of pecans, or feel free to omit nuts altogether. And you can swap the pomegranate seeds for dried cranberries or raisins, or leave them out completely.
Feel free to swap the seasonings for a seasoning blend, such as creole seasoning , ranch , fajita seasoning , Italian seasoning , herbs de Provence , or taco seasoning . Or add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover air fryer roasted vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
How to Freeze
Freeze air fryer roasted vegetables in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. I recommend leaving off the nuts and pomegranate seeds if freezing and adding them to the dish once thawed.
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer roasted vegetables pair perfectly with our favorite Christmas ham (and the pomegranate seeds do double duty!) They’re also delicious in contrast to salty bacon wrapped turkey breast or classic beef tenderloin . Finish off the night with pomegranate champagne sorbet for a festive evening!
Yes! These veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals, and using the air fryer allows you to use less oil, making them even healthier!
Yes, but you’ll need to increase the cooking time by a few minutes. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer, or else you’ll steam the vegetables instead!
Nope! In fact, adding water will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them.
More Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes To Try
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 cups cubed butternut squash (from 1 squash)
- ▢ 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts (about 20 whole Brussels sprouts)
- ▢ 2 cups cubed parsnips (from about 3 parsnips)
- ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 cup raw pecan halves
- ▢ 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Add the butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and parsnips to a large bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle over the rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. 2 cups cubed butternut squash, 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts, 2 cups cubed parsnips, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Transfer the vegetables to your air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the vegetables in batches.
- Air fry the vegetables at 400°F for 10 minutes. Then, shake the air fryer basket and sprinkle over the pecan halves. 1 cup raw pecan halves
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds. This side dish is perfect as-is but can also be topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Becky’s Tips
- You can swap the veggies for virtually any veggies you like, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, beets, onion, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, or green beans.
- Try to cut the vegetables into equal-sized pieces so that they all cook at the same rate.
- If mixing in tender vegetables, add them in after the firm vegetables have already cooked for 5 minutes to avoid overcooking them.
- Take care not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; otherwise, the veggies will steam instead of browning. You may need to air fry in batches.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables Step by Step
Season the Veggies: Add 2 cups of cubed butternut squash, 2 cups of halved Brussels sprouts, and 2 cups of cubed parsnips to a large bowl. Drizzle over 3 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Toss to combine.
Add to the Air Fryer: Transfer the vegetables to your air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the vegetables in batches.
Add the Pecans: Air fry the vegetables at 400°F for 10 minutes. Then, shake the air fryer basket and sprinkle over 1 cup of raw pecan halves.
Top and Serve: Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp and golden brown. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and sprinkle over 1 cup of fresh pomegranate seeds. This side dish is perfect as-is but can also be topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired.
Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer (click for my favorite)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash (from 1 squash)
- 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts (about 20 whole Brussels sprouts)
- 2 cups cubed parsnips (from about 3 parsnips)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Add the butternut squash, brussel sprouts, and parsnips to a large bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle over the rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. 2 cups cubed butternut squash, 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts, 2 cups cubed parsnips, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Transfer the vegetables to your air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the vegetables in batches.
- Air fry the vegetables at 400°F for 10 minutes. Then, shake the air fryer basket and sprinkle over the pecan halves. 1 cup raw pecan halves
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp and golden brown.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds. This side dish is perfect as-is but can also be topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze if desired. 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Notes
- You can swap the veggies for virtually any veggies you like, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, beets, onion, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, or green beans.
- Try to cut the vegetables into equal-sized pieces so that they all cook at the same rate.
- If mixing in tender vegetables, add them in after the firm vegetables have already cooked for 5 minutes to avoid overcooking them.
- Take care not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; otherwise, the veggies will steam instead of browning. You may need to air fry in batches.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
