February 1, 2024

air fryer vegetable kabobs : with Indian Spice and Herb dip

Name: Air fryer vegetable kabobs : with Indian Spice and Herb Dip
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 small wooden skewers; 12 oz small portobello mushrooms (baby bells) (Can substitute any mushroom of choice); 8 oz mini sweet peppers, cut into pieces about 1 inch by 1 inch (can substitute any pepper of choice); 1/2 sweet onion, cut into 1 inch by 1 inch pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil (can substitute any neutral oil); 1 tsp Chana Masala spice mix; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegan mayo (can substitute vegan plain yogurt for lower calorie option); 1/2 tbsp water; 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 clove of garlic, diced small; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1/8 tsp salt

Did you know you can make vegetable kabobs in the air fryer?! Well you can! And it is a game changer! Air fryer vegetable kabobs make the perfect, healthy finger food or easy vegan side dish for any gathering!

Air fryer vegetable kabobs are made with baby portobello mushrooms, peppers, and sweet onion tossed in an Indian spice marinade. These veggie kabobs are quickly and easily cooked to perfection in the air fryer and served with a flavorful, easy-to-make, vegan Indian spice and herb dipping sauce.

These air fryer vegetable kabobs are perfect for beginners that are just learning how to cook or for experts that are just looking for an easy dish that is packed with flavor! This air fryer Indian mushroom recipe can be prepped and ready in about 20 minutes, making your day that much easier! Snack healthy or take your next Indian inspired meal to the next level with these tasty air fryer vegetable kabobs!

Marinade For Indian spiced Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs

Vegetables are delicious all on their own, when cooked in the air fryer. But toss them in the right medley of Indian spices, turn them into a kabobs, and dip them in a spiced herb dip…and now you will be in heaven! This recipe is soooo delicious, you will have no problem eating your vegetables today!

So what’s in the marinade? It’s just couple of ingredients, but it is LOADED with flavor! To make the marinade for these air fryer vegetable kabobs, you will combine oil, Chana Masala spice mix, garam masala spice mix, and salt. That’s it! Sounds simple, but both, garam masala and Chana Masala spice mix are packed with a medley of spices. They provide a ton of flavor and complexity with just one easy scoop!

You can find both of these spices in the Indian section or spice isle of your grocery store. You can also find Chana Masala and garam masala at your local Indian market or online! These are two spice mixes worth having in your spice cabinet. Including them in your cooking is a simple way to build complex, delicious, Indian inspired flavor.

Chana Masala spice mix for air fryer vegetable kabobs with Indian Spice and Herb dip

Indian Spice and Herb Dipping Sauce for Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs

These air fryer vegetable kabobs are already loaded with flavor, but dip them in this Indian spice and herb dipping sauce and you will come crawling back for more!

To make this light and refreshing dipping sauce simply combine 2 tbsp of vegan mayo (or vegan yogurt for a lighter option), 1/2 tbsp water, 1 clove of garlic, mint, cilantro, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/8 tsp salt. Simply combine and mix! That’s it! A delicious, flavor packed dipping sauce for your air fryer vegetable kabobs!

How to Make Indian Spiced Air Fryer Vegetable Kabobs

Making air fryer vegetable kabobs is super simple. You can have the entire recipe prepped and ready to serve in 20 minutes!

Begin by thoroughly washing your mushrooms. Chop up 8 oz of mini sweet peppers and 1/2 of a sweet onion into pieces that are 1-2 inches by 1-2 inches. Add your prepared veggies to a large mixing bowl and add 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp Chana Masala spice blend, 1/4 tsp garam masala, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Mix until your vegetables are evenly coated.

seasoning vegetables for air fryer vegetable kabobs

Now it’s time to turn then into kabobs! Before you add vegetables to your wooden skewers, you need to soak them in water. This keeps them from getting burnt in the air fryer.

Once wooden skewers have been soaked in water its time to build your vegetable kabobs. Slide the vegetables onto the skewers until they are full. Make sure you put a variety on each one!

Once all of your vegetable kabobs have been made, it’s time to air fry them! Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F. Place your vegetable kabobs in the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes, flip them at the half way mark so they cook more evenly. Vegetable kabobs will be done when veggies are tender and juicy.

Serve with the Indian Spice and Herb Dip and enjoy!

Tips for making air fryer vegetable kabobs

Preheat the air fryer – make sure you preheat your air fryer before placing the vegetable kabobs in it. This will ensure the air fryer is at the right temperature. If you do not have a preheat option of your air fryer, just turn it on, with nothing in it, for 5 minutes.
Use oil – you can get away with air frying vegetable kabobs without oil if you really want to skip the oil…but I recommend using at least a little oil. Adding a little bit of oil to coat your vegetables in will make them significantly more juicy and keep them from drying out during the cooking process. If you insist on skipping the oil, replace it with a touch of broth to help keep your vegetables more moist.
Soak your skewers – Yes, you can use wooden skewers in the air fryer, but you want to soak them in water first! This keeps them from getting burnt. You don’t have to do this for long. Just completely submerge your skewers in a container of water for at least 30 seconds before putting your veggies on them.
Cut your vegetables to the right size – size is key for successful air fryer vegetable kabobs! Cut your peppers and onions so they are about 1-2 inches by 1-2 inches. This will allow you to slide your vegetables onto your skewers without them breaking or ripping…but the veggies are small enough in size so they are bite-sized and pleasing to the eye.
Carefully slide your vegetable onto skewers – When it’s time to slide your vegetables onto your skewers, be careful! Do this slowly and thoughtfully so your vegetables don’t end up ripping and you don’t poke yourself!
Place vegetable kabobs in a single layer – When it comes to cooking in the air fryer, you want your ingredients to lay in a single layer in the air fryer. Do not stack or over crowd your air fryer! If you do, your food will not cook evenly. If you have a small air fryer, you may need to air fry your vegetable kabobs in smaller batches.

What to serve with air fryer vegetable kabobs

These Indian spiced air fryer vegetable kababs make the perfect finger food and snack plate for a gathering! Give your guests a healthy option, that is loaded with flavor and fun to eat!

You can also serve these air fryer vegetable kabobs as a side dish for any Indian inspired meal! Serve them with vegan curry chicken tacos! You can even serve them as the main course! Serve these babies with rice and lentils and you can have a super satisfying, healthy meal that will fill you up without weighing you down!