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Frozen vegetables in the air fryer are the ultimate time-saver for busy weeknights. No chopping, peeling, or prepping required. Just toss, season, and cook! This easy method transforms simple frozen veggies into golden, slightly crispy bites full of flavor in under 15 minutes.
I love making frozen vegetables in the air fryer. It’s quick and easy, and you can even do them at the last minute with frozen vegetables.
If you don’t have any fresh vegetables, you can purchase a bag of mixed vegetables in the freezer section of your favorite grocery store. Choose your favorite frozen bag of delicious veggies for an easy and delicious side dish.
Thank you for an easy way to get vegetables, not mushy, but delicious. Five stars and 2 thumbs up. – Aeil
Why I Love this Recipe
I love making frozen vegetables in the air fryer, and here are a few reasons why:
- Crispy and flavorful – Air frying gives frozen vegetables a light crisp around the edges.
- No thawing needed – Go straight from freezer to air fryer.
- Fast and easy – Ready in 15 minutes or less.
- Endlessly customizable – Use your favorite seasonings or blend of veggies.
I love making vegetables in the air fryer. Some of my favorite vegetable recipes are Air Fryer Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, and Air Fryer Zucchini.
Table of Contents
Recipe Ingredients
- Bag of frozen vegetables – choose your favorite frozen veggies, there are a lot of options.
- Avocado oil – helps the seasonings stick to the veggies, as well as give them a little crisp texture.
- Garlic powder – for added flavor.
- Onion powder – for a more earthy flavor.
- Ground black pepper – for added heat.
- sea salt
Variations
- Cheesy Veggies – Add shredded parmesan or feta during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Spicy Kick – Toss with smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Lemon Garlic – Finish with fresh garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Balsamic Glaze – Drizzle with balsamic reduction after cooking for a sweet-savory combo.
How to Cook Frozen Vegetables in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3–5 minutes. In a bowl, toss the frozen vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. No need to thaw them first.
- Add the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon, if desired. Serve immediately.
NOTE: This recipe was made using a Cosori air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer model, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly. If you have a small basket, you may need to cook your vegetables in batches. For best results, try to keep the vegetables in a single layer.
Recipe Tips
- No need to Thaw. Place the frozen vegetables directly into the air fryer. Thawing them first can cause them to become soggy when cooked. The high heat of the air fryer will cook the vegetables perfectly from frozen.
- Light Oil Coating: Even though you’re using frozen vegetables, a light spray or toss with oil can help them crisp up better and enhance their flavor. It also enhances the seasoning that sticks to the vegetables.
- Shake or Toss Midway: Halfway through cooking, shake the basket or use a spatula to toss the vegetables. This helps them cook evenly and get crispy all around.
- High Heat: Frozen vegetables do well under high heat. Set your air fryer around 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 204°C) depending on the vegetable. This ensures they become crispy and not just heated through.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, it is recommended that you season frozen vegetables before air-frying them. After tossing them with oil, you can add spices and herbs so the seasonings adhere well.
No, you do not need to thaw frozen vegetables before cooking them in the air fryer. Cooking them from frozen helps achieve a better texture as they crisp up nicely.
Absolutely! You will want to adjust the cooking time down a few minutes for fresh produce, and check on the vegetables after 5 minutes.
Healthy vegetables are a great side dish for main course dishes such as air fryer steak, air fryer chicken, air fryer pork tenderloin, or even to serve with pasta.
Yes! Just make sure that you preheat the air fryer WITHOUT the parchment paper inside of the air fryer. You will add the parchment paper to the air fryer AFTER you have preheated and are ready to add the vegetables.
Frozen veggies are a great way to make a quick and easy side dish. You can also change things up with extra flavor by adding any of your favorite seasoning blends or dipping sauces.
More Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
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Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound Frozen mixed vegetables, frozen
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius). If needed, prepare the basket with a non stick cooking spray.
- Add the frozen vegetables to a small bowl and then add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the seasoned frozen vegetables to the air fryer basket. It's ok to overlap the vegetables slightly, but try and keep as much room around them as possible so they'll cook and crisp evenly. If you're using a small amount of vegetables, keep them in a single layer.
- Cook the veggies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius) for 5 minutes, toss the veggies, then continue air frying for an additional 4-6 minutes of cooking time. Check the last two minutes to make sure they are done to your liking and add additional time in one-minute increments if needed.
- Carefully remove the vegetables from the basket of the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I should break down and get an air fryer. I have a feeling this wouldn’t work as well in my toaster oven.
If you don’t have one, I highly recommend you do!
Thanks you for a easy
,way to get broiled.veg
Not mushy delicious
Five stars and two thumbs 👍👍