Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies

One basket, zero effort: juicy air fryer chicken thighs and roasted low-carb veggies in a garlic-butter sauce - a complete keto dinner in 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 unit Bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 unit Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt & pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make the garlic butter

    Melt the butter and whisk in garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. Step 2: Toss everything

    In a large bowl, toss chicken and all veggies with the garlic butter until well coated.

  3. Step 3: Air fry

    Preheat to 390F (200C). Arrange in a single layer (work in two batches if needed) and cook 16 minutes, shaking once halfway.

  4. Step 4: Check doneness & serve

    Chicken should hit 165F (74C) at the thickest point. Rest 3 minutes, then serve straight from the basket.

Ingredient Substitutions & Expert Guide

## One-Basket Keto Dinner No oven, no sheet pan cleanup - the air fryer basket IS your sheet pan. Chicken thighs cook with bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli in a single layer, and the fan keeps everything crisp while the garlic butter drips flavor into every piece. --- ## Why This Is The Best Keto Air Fryer Dinner No sheet pan to scrub, no oven to heat: the air fryer basket cooks a complete low-carb dinner in one layer, with the fan keeping chicken crispy while the veggies caramelize in garlic butter. ## Ingredient Substitutions - **Chicken thighs**: breast works but cook 6 minutes less; tofu or shrimp are great keto-friendly swaps. - **Veggies**: swap bell peppers for mushrooms or asparagus - just keep pieces similar in size so they cook evenly. - **Dairy-free**: use olive oil instead of butter in the garlic sauce. ## Storage & Reheating Meal-prep for 4 days: cool, pack chicken and veggies together, and reheat 4 minutes at 350F (175C). The crisp returns without the wings drying. ## Pro Serving Ideas Top with fresh parmesan and chili flakes, or wrap in large lettuce leaves for keto fajita-style tacos. ## Air Fryer Tip Cook in two batches when the basket is full - one crowded batch turns the whole dinner into steamed mush.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I cook Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies in the air fryer?

Cook for approximately 20 minutes at the recommended temperature, flipping halfway for maximum crispiness.

What is the preparation time for Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies?

Prep time takes about 10 minutes to season and prepare before air frying.

How many servings does this Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies yield?

This recipe makes 4 standard servings. You can adjust the portions using the interactive servings scaler on our recipe card.

What is the secret chef tip for the best Air Fryer Sheet Pan Keto Chicken & Veggies?

Cut veggies into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly with the chicken.