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Vegetables

Vegetables cook best when cut for the basket.

Air fryer vegetables can be quick and excellent, but water-heavy and dense vegetables need different handling.

Timing guide

Planning numbers.

Use these as a starting point, then check temperature, texture and doneness before serving.

Best method Even pieces with light oil
Temperature 180-200C
Typical time Tender vegetables 8-14 minutes, dense roots 15-25 minutes
Shake Once or twice during cooking
Target finish Tender with light browning
Method

Cook it in order.

  1. Cut vegetables into similar sizes.
  2. Use a light coating of oil and avoid wet marinades at the start.
  3. Cook at 180-200C, shaking once or twice.
  4. Add delicate greens later if cooking mixed vegetables.
  5. Season again after cooking if needed.
Avoid

Common mistakes.

Cooking dense carrots with thin courgette slices for the same time.

Using too much oil or wet sauce.

Skipping the shake and getting browned tops with undercooked bottoms.