Description
Crispy, nourishing air fryer meal prep bowls made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, zucchini, and your choice of protein. Perfect for a week of quick, healthy meals.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or firm tofu
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 zucchini, thickly sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and cut
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1.5 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 avocado (optional)
Olive oil spray
Garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper
Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
Season sweet potatoes and air fry for 12–15 minutes.
Toss broccoli and peppers with seasoning, air fry 8–10 minutes.
Cook zucchini with seasoning in air fryer for 9 minutes.
Air fry chickpeas with olive oil spray and paprika for 15 minutes.
Cube and season chicken/tofu, air fry in two batches for 16–18 minutes total.
Build bowls with grain base, add veggies and protein, store in containers.
Top with avocado or tahini just before serving.
Notes
Use reusable meal prep containers to keep textures crisp.
Reheat in air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes to refresh crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Air Fried
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: air fryer mealprep, healthy lunch, crispy vegetables, weekly meal prep bowls