Frozen mixed vegetables and sweetcorn cooking times
How long to cook frozen mixed vegetables: 3–5 min boiled, 5–6 min steamed, 4–5 min in the microwave and 20–25 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan). Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook frozen mixed vegetables
Times are for 300 g, for 4.
Frozen mixed vegetables and sweetcorn: cooking times by method
From frozen, with a teaspoon of oil; shake every few minutes.
Before you start
Cook from frozen.
How to tell it’s done
Piping hot all the way through and tender.
Questions
How long to boil frozen mixed vegetables?
3–5 min in boiling salted water.
How long to steam frozen mixed vegetables?
5–6 min over simmering water.
How long to microwave frozen mixed vegetables?
4–5 min on full power, covered. With 2 tablespoons of water; stir halfway.
How long to cook frozen mixed vegetables in the oven?
20–25 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. From frozen, tossed in oil and spread out.
How long to cook frozen mixed vegetables in an air fryer?
10–12 min at 200°C (400°F). From frozen, with a teaspoon of oil; shake every few minutes.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.