Air Fryer Roast Vegetables with Pecans and Pomegranate
This fast and easy recipe for Air Fryer Roast Vegetables combines butternut squash, sweet parsnips, and crisp Brussels sprouts with nutty pecans and sweet pomegranate. The fast cooking time makes them great during the busy week and for Thanksgiving!
Servings: 11 ½-cup servings (total yield: 5 ½ cups)
Calories: 81kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts if large Brussels sprouts quarter them
- 2 cups cubed parsnips cut into ½-3/4 inch cubes
- olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup raw pecan halves rough chopped
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the prepared butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and parsnips into a large mixing bowl. Spritz with olive oil spray, toss and spritz again so there is some olive oil spray on all the vegetables.2 cups cubed butternut squash, 2 cups halved Brussels sprouts, 2 cups cubed parsnips, olive oil spray
- In a small bowl combine the seasonings: diced rosemary, garlic powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.1 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sprinkle the seasoning onto the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Add the seasoned vegetables to the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes at 400 degrees F, shake or toss, and cook an additional 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the pecans and cook 2 additional minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.½ cup raw pecan halves
- Add the cooked vegetables to a serving bowl. Sprinkle in the pomegranate seeds, season with additional salt and pepper if needed and serve warm.1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Notes
Air fryer cooking. The cooking process for every brand, size and wattage air fryer is slightly differently. With air fryer recipes it's important to monitor the food for doneness in your air fryer model. Air fryers with smaller basket size may require cooking in multiple batches.
Cut vegetables into similar sizes. These vegetables will cook in the same amount of time if cut into similar sizes. We provided guidelines in the Recipe Ingredient Notes. If cut into different sizes they will not all cook in the same amount of time.
Layering in the air fryer. I cooked this batch in my larger air fryer so the vegetables were in a double layer. Tossing or shaking them halfway through cooking ensures even cooking. With a smaller air fryer or less powerful air fryer you may need to cook the vegetables in a single layer and/or in batches.
How to store
Leftover vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2830IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg