Pumpkin with potatoes and onions in the air fryer, a versatile and light dish, perfect as a side or main dish for those looking for a tasty and healthy solution. Prepared in the air fryer, this mix of vegetables enhances the natural flavor of the ingredients, maintaining a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.
The sweetness of the pumpkin, the potatoes that balance the sweetness of the pumpkin, and the onions that slightly caramelize during cooking give an enveloping aroma, altogether creating a balanced dish ideal as a side dish for meat or fish main courses, as well as an accompaniment to vegetarian dishes.
With air fryer cooking, you get results similar to those of an oven but with reduced time and less fat.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for pumpkin with potatoes and onions in air fryer:
- 25 oz pumpkin
- 25 oz potatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 5 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools for pumpkin with potatoes and onions in air fryer:
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Bowl
Steps for preparing and cooking pumpkin with potatoes and onions:
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes, then peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes the same size as the pumpkin.
Peel the onion and slice it not too thinly.
Place all the vegetables in a large bowl, add the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Transfer the vegetables to the air fryer basket, placing them on the grill, then cook at 392°F (200°C) for 23/25 minutes, occasionally remove the basket from the fryer and shake it to rearrange the vegetables for even cooking, do not use a spoon as it may break the vegetables.
Tips:
If you want an even tastier preparation, you can add spices of your choice.
If you want an even tastier preparation, you can add spices of your choice.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I substitute for the onion?
with leeks or shallots, which have a more delicate flavor than onions, or if you love more intense and aromatic flavors, you can use a clove of garlic.
If I can’t eat potatoes, what can I use in the preparation?
you can use cauliflower or, if in season, Jerusalem artichokes (they have a low carbohydrate content).
