Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables with Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, and Jersey Royals Recipe
A simple and healthy recipe for air fryer roasted vegetables including butternut squash, sweet potato, red pepper, red onions, Jersey Royals, and garlic, seasoned with thyme and olive oil for a deliciously tender and flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: International
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
- 2–4 garlic cloves, lightly bashed
Seasoning
- A few thyme sprigs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Roughly chop the butternut squash, sweet potato, and red pepper. Cut the red onions into 8 wedges each. Gather the Jersey Royals or baby potatoes and lightly bash the garlic cloves to release their flavor.
- Combine and coat: Place all the prepared vegetables along with thyme sprigs into the air fryer basket. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and shake the basket well to evenly coat all the pieces with oil and thyme.
- First roasting phase: Set the air fryer temperature to 200°C (392°F) and roast the vegetables for 20 minutes. This initial cook softens the denser veggies and starts caramelizing the sugars.
- Shake to redistribute: After 20 minutes, shake the air fryer basket again to turn and redistribute the vegetables, ensuring even cooking and browning on all sides.
- Final roasting phase: Continue roasting for an additional 10 to 20 minutes at 200°C until all the vegetables are cooked through, tender, and lightly caramelized. The exact time depends on the size of the pieces and your preferred level of doneness.
- Serve: Once done, remove the roasted vegetables from the air fryer and serve warm as a flavorful and nutritious side dish.
Notes
- Use similar-sized vegetable pieces for even cooking.
- You can substitute thyme with rosemary or oregano depending on your taste.
- If your air fryer basket is small, roast in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Adjust roasting time if using a different air fryer brand or model.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
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