Description
A simple and healthy recipe for air fryer roasted vegetables including butternut squash, sweet potato, red pepper, red onions, and baby potatoes, seasoned with garlic and thyme for a flavorful, quick-cooking side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small butternut squash, roughly chopped
- 1 sweet potato, roughly chopped
- 1 red pepper, roughly chopped
- 2 red onions, cut into 8 wedges each
- 200g Jersey Royals or baby potatoes
Seasonings
- 2–4 garlic cloves, lightly bashed
- A few thyme sprigs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Roughly chop the butternut squash, sweet potato, and red pepper. Cut each red onion into 8 wedges. Rinse and dry the Jersey Royals or baby potatoes.
- Season the Vegetables: Place all the chopped vegetables, garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs in the air fryer basket. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and shake or toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly in the oil and aromatics.
- Initial Roasting: Roast the vegetables in the air fryer at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes. This will start the cooking process and allow the veggies to soften and pick up a roasted flavor.
- Shake and Continue Roasting: After the first 20 minutes, shake the basket to turn the vegetables for even cooking. Roast again at 200°C for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and golden brown. The total roasting time should be between 30 and 40 minutes depending on your air fryer and vegetable size.
Notes
- You can experiment with other vegetables such as carrots or parsnips for variation.
- Use fresh thyme sprigs for the best aroma; dried thyme can be substituted but use sparingly.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of vegetable pieces and your air fryer model to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Serve hot as a side dish or toss with salad greens for a warm vegetable salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: air fryer, roasted vegetables, butternut squash, sweet potato, red pepper, Jersey Royals, healthy side dish
