These Marinated Air Fryer Vegetables are a great flavorful and healthy side dish. Easy and quick to prep, they are a great way to get a bit of goodness on your plate in a tasty way.
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I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for a new side dish to serve up. These marinated air fryer vegetables were a hit! Super easy to make and perfectly roasted in the air fryer!
They are perfect to serve with all of your favorite weeknight meals like air fryer chicken breast and turkey burgers.
Ingredients To Make Marinated Air Fryer Vegetables
Vegetables, Sliced
- Zucchini
- Yellow Squash
- Mushrooms
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
Marinade
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Honey
- Salt and garlic powder
- Dried thyme and oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Liquid smoke
How To Make Air Fryer Marinated Vegetables
- Place marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- Place vegetables in a bowl or storage bag, cover with marinade and stir until all vegetables are fully covered. I add the marinade to the vegetables in a bag and roll it around until the veggies are covered.
- Allow vegetables to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Place marinated vegetables in an air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until tender.
Sprinkle a little bit of salt over the vegetables before serving.
Can you use other vegetables?
I found that these specific vegetables worked really well with the marinade and the texture was just perfect. You can of course experiment with other veggies you have in the fridge. Stay away from anything too soft like tomatoes though.
Can you use frozen vegetables?
It's best to use fresh veggies in this recipe. You can cook frozen vegetables in the air fryer, but they won't soak up the delicious marinade. Thawed frozen vegetables will contain too much moisture.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These vegetables are best served as soon as they are made. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can be reheated in the air fryer or in the oven.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Adding liquid smoke gives the vegetables a smokey grilled taste.
- Try not to marinate the vegetables for too long or your vegetables will be mushy rather than tender.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Carrot Raisin Salad
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
Marinated Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place marinade ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Place chopped vegetables in bowl and stir until all vegetables are fully covered.
- Allow vegetables to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Place marinated vegetables in air fryer basket and cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until tender. Salt to taste.
Nutrition
Notes
- Adding liquid smoke gives the vegetables a smokey grilled taste.
- Try not to marinate the vegetables for too long or your vegetables will be mushy rather than tender.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!This post was originally published 4/2/2020. It has been updated with better photos and helpful tips.
Sharon says
Wonderful made with asparagus in place of the squash. A half tsp. of kosher salt was enough.
Tanya says
Thanks Sharon! So happy you liked the recipe 🙂
Tiina says
I wish I had room in my air fryer to double or even triple this...it's that good. Even my veggie haters in the family gobble it up!
Riana says
Delicious
Felicia Bee says
This is sooooo delicious!
I was out of Balsamic vinegar so I substituted a Balsamic glaze I had. I also drained the marinaded veggies before air frying and then after air frying. I made a nice sauce with the reserved marinade by adding about 1 T. of mayonnaise and some lemon pepper to it. We drizzled the sauce over the salmon I served with these veggies! The whole family loved it. THANK YOU!
Tanya says
Thanks so much Felicia Bee! Genius idea to use the sauce on salmon!
Patty Lawson says
Where, oh where, is your recipe for fried green tomatoes? I don't want to heat up the cast iron skillet if I don't have to and the recipes I've found online don't quite cut it. I have my own favorite recipe that my mama used to make, but I want to see what you do with them. You've become my "go-to" for air fryer recipes.
Tanya says
Thank you Patty! I haven't given them a try in the air fryer yet but that for sure needs to change soon 🙂
Helen Harmon says
Love these vegetables. Already made them twice. Although I’m not a fan of red onions, they were sweet and delicious in this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Ginger says
Came out great. How much is a serving? Thanks!
Alexandra says
Amazing! So easy and so delicious. My husband ate 3 servings. Thank you!
Tanya says
Thank you 🙂 so glad you liked the recipe 🙂
Felicia Bee says
@Alexandra, - WE INHALED IT TOO! It was just so good!!
Brittany says
So simple, I didn’t think it would be too different from the air fried veggies I already make...wrong! So good. I use dry seasoning, but this marinade took it to a whole new level.
Barbara Finkelstein says
I have made the marinated vegetables in my air fryer many times. This is an A-number 1 delicious recipe.
Chet Cohron says
I like the vegetables cooked like this. Wife doesn't like mushrooms! Have to find a sub. BTW I have been thinking about your BBQ Ribs. When you go to step 3 and put your BBQ Sauce on the ribs for 5 minutes. ..wrap the ribs in aluminum and that will give you the fall off the bone ribs you seek.
Thanks and give me a few suggestions on two more vegetables to replace the mushrooms.
Tanya says
Hi Chet, thanks for the tip on the ribs. You could sub eggplant for mushrooms if you like. Sundried tomatoes is also a good sub.
Eric Smith says
when you say 2 zucchini is that 2 half's like the picture or 2 whole zucchinis
Thanks
Eric
Tanya says
2 whole zucchini
Sarah W Myers says
Tanya - you are my kitchen inspiration!
Tanya says
Thank you 🙂 That means a lot, I love sharing recipes that we love and ones that inspire me 🙂
Joe Sirmon says
@Tanya, Lazy, buy frozen mixed veggies to try and avoid waste because I can take out just enough for the wife and I. I'm looking for a way to use frozen and not give up the great reviews you're getting.
Thaw quick/cook quick to keep moister and texture????
It's okay to tell me I'm crazy. Love your site.
Gloria says
This is going to be so good and HEALTHY to eat.
Thank you so much for creating a veggie recipe Tanya.
I'm trying to get healthy and I need new ways to eat my veggies.
Gloria
Martha says
@Gloria, Have to watch what veggies I eat, on a Kidney diet. You’re always my best inspiration as I can’t eat fried foods & air fryer are acceptable. You have helped me a tremendous amount💕
My husband is protein & low sodium & you make it so much easier to make dinner for 2!