Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms
A wholesome, one-basket air fryer dinner: juicy chicken thighs with tender asparagus and meaty portobello mushrooms, warmed with turmeric and garlic. It's balanced, colorful and comes together with almost no effort.
The chicken roasts to golden while the vegetables soak up the savory juices. A complete, low-carb meal straight from the air fryer.
Ingredients
Instructions
Season the chicken
Rub the thighs with turmeric, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, pepper and a little oil.
Roast the chicken
Air fry the thighs at 380°F for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Add the vegetables
Toss the asparagus and mushrooms with oil and salt, add them to the basket, and cook 8–10 more minutes, until the veg is tender and the chicken reaches 175°F.
- Give the chicken a head start — it takes longer than the vegetables.
- Cut the mushrooms and asparagus a similar size.
- Pull thighs at 175°F for silky, tender meat.
Frequently asked
Can I cook chicken and vegetables together in the air fryer?
Yes — start the chicken first, then add quicker-cooking vegetables partway through so everything finishes together.
How long do chicken thighs take?
About 25 minutes at 380°F, flipping once, to reach 175°F.
What other veg works?
Zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli or green beans all pair well.
