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Making Frozen Veggies in Air Fryer is the best way to prepare them! Quick & easy, and amazing results for tasty veggies the whole family will devour.
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I always have frozen veggies in my freezer - it's such an easy way to add veggies to your dinner. I used to boil them, steam them or heat them in the microwave - but just as for French fries and sweet potato fries, since I discovered the air fryer, this is the only way I will make them!
While fresh vegetables are amazing, I often forget about them and they end up going bad. But with frozen veggies, no such bad luck!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way for cooking frozen veggies
- Quicker than other cooking methods
- Steamed or roasted veggies - you choose, I'll teach you both methods!
- Super easy and done in a few minutes depending on which veggie you choose!
- A healthy side dish for any main dish!
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
To make frozen veggies in your air fryer you really only need 1 thing: frozen veggies. This is entirely sufficient to get a great tasting vegetable on the table. Choose your favorite veggies, and get cooking!
To add flavor and improve the results further I also recommend:
- A little bit of olive oil: for flavor and improved exterior texture of the veggies. You can also use a different type of oil!
- Salt because all veggies are better with a touch of salt
For added flavor you can also add different specific seasonings. What seasoning will work well depends on the type of vegetable. Green Beans are amazing with just some sea salt flakes while Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts really shine with some added seasonings.
How to make them
- Start by pouring the olive oil over the veggies
- Mix well and try to get the oil evenly distributed all over the veggies
- Add salt and any other seasonings
- Mix well once again
- Place in a pre heated air fryer basket and air fry at 390°F (200°C). The time will depend on which veggies you use - from just a couple of minutes for green beans to 6-10 minutes for broccoli and cauliflower. Either way, shake them once about halfway.
- To steam the veggies, that's all you need to do. The steamed veggies will come out soft, juicy & delicious!
- To roast the veggies, you need to remove the water that will drip down through the air fryer basket as the veggies thaw. Pour it out halfway, then air fry until the veggies are nice and roasted.
Tips & tricks
- Mix up the seasonings and find your favorites - matching with the flavors of the rest of your meal is always a safe bet!
- Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
- Don't defrost the veggies, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - it's fine to have multiple layers, but make sure to leave some room for the hot air to circulate. And keep in mind that the fuller the basket, the longer it will take.
- For well roasted veggies - cook in a single layer
- Shake the veggies around halfway for an even cook
- Adjust cook time depending on the vegetable - this can vary a lot! From just a few minutes for Green Beans to up to 10 minutes for larger veggies.
- Use a thermometer to make sure the veggies are done - frozen food should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C) (USDA)
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Recipe FAQ
Yes, the air fryer is great for cooking frozen veggies!
Air fry frozen veggies at 390°F (200°C).
Cook time will depend on what type of veggies you are cooking, as well as on your specific air fryer model. The following times work great in my air fryer:
Green Beans: 4 minutes
Broccoli: 6-8 minutes
Cauliflower: 8-10 minutes
More Recipes for Air Fryer Frozen Veggies
If you liked this general guide for how to cook frozen veggies in your air fryer, make sure you check out these specific recipes!
- Frozen Broccoli with Lemon Pepper
- Spicy Frozen Cauliflower with Paprika & Cumin
- Frozen Green Beans with Sea Salt & Olive Oil
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen veggies
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine table salt
- additional seasoning optional
Instructions
- Pour the oil over the frozen veggies and mix well. Then add salt and any additional seasonings and mix again.3 cups frozen veggies, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon fine table salt, additional seasoning
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 2-5 minutes, then shake the veggies around and air fry for 2-5 more minutes. Check if they are done (if not - add more time) then serve!
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of oil
- For added flavor you can add different specific seasonings. What seasoning will work well depends on the type of vegetable. Green Beans are amazing with just some sea salt flakes while Cauliflower, Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts really shine with some added seasonings.
Tips & tricks
- Mix up the seasonings and find your favorites - matching with the flavors of the rest of your meal is always a safe bet!
- Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
- Don't defrost the veggies, cook them straight from frozen
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - it's fine to have multiple layers, but make sure to leave some room for the air to circulate. And keep in mind that the fuller the basket, the longer it will take.
- For well roasted veggies - cook in a single layer
- Shake the veggies around halfway for an even cook
- Adjust cook time depending on the vegetable - this can vary a lot! From just a few minutes for Green Beans to up to 10 minutes for larger veggies.
- Use a thermometer to make sure the veggies are done - frozen food should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C) (USDA)
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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