9 Air Fryer Casseroles People Make Once the Sweaters Are Back in Rotation

Cooler evenings make hot, spoonable dinners much easier to welcome back. These nine air fryer casseroles cover breakfast, hearty sides, and full dinners without relying on the oven for the final bake. The lineup moves from hashbrowns and broccoli to sweet potatoes, squash, corn, enchilada layers, and tater tots, so there is plenty of range once sweater weather settles in.

A baked dish featuring a creamy chicken casserole topped with golden brown tater tots and crispy onions in a white oven-safe dish. A portion is scooped out, revealing the creamy filling. — Air Fryer Vegan Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Air Fryer Vegan Breakfast Casserole

A close-up of a wooden spoon holding a scoop of vegetable casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, with the casserole dish in the background.A close-up of a wooden spoon holding a scoop of vegetable casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, with the casserole dish in the background. — Air Fryer Vegan Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

A crisp breadcrumb top gives Air Fryer Vegan Breakfast Casserole a little crunch over mushrooms, red bell pepper, spinach, and a creamy almond milk sauce. The recipe takes 27 minutes total and serves six, with the final seven minutes happening in the air fryer. It works well for a cool weekend breakfast or brunch when you want something warm and hearty without turning on the oven.
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Air Fryer Vegan Hashbrown Casserole

A baked casserole dish topped with melted cheese and chopped herbs, with a serving spoon inside and a portion removed; a bowl of herbs is nearby. — Air Fryer Vegan Hashbrown Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Golden crumbs and melted cheese cover Air Fryer Vegan Hashbrown Casserole, while thawed hashbrown potatoes, bell peppers, onion, and a creamy sauce fill the dish underneath. It serves six and takes 47 minutes total, including 25 to 30 minutes in the air fryer. This is an easy fit for chilly brunches, holiday mornings, or dinner nights when a potato-heavy casserole sounds especially good.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole

A baked sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy pecan and oat crumble, with a serving scooped out, revealing the orange filling. — Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Under a crunchy pecan and oat topping, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole layers mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, maple syrup, and brown sugar. The recipe serves eight and takes 55 minutes total, with the sweet potatoes and assembled casserole both cooked in the air fryer. It belongs on cooler-weather tables when a lightly sweet side can sit next to main dishes without taking over the whole meal.
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Air Fryer Broccoli Casserole

A baked casserole topped with chopped herbs and crispy fried onions, containing pieces of broccoli and mushrooms, served in an oval dish. — Air Fryer Broccoli Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Creamy sauce and crisp fried onions give Air Fryer Broccoli Casserole the kind of texture contrast that suits a cold evening. Fresh broccoli, mushrooms, plant-based milk, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast make up the base, and the recipe serves six in 40 minutes total. The casserole finishes in the air fryer until bubbly, then gets a final few minutes after the onion topping goes on, making it useful for weeknight sides or holiday plates.
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Air Fryer Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole

A casserole dish filled with broccoli casserole topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs. — Air Fryer Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Brown rice and broccoli make Air Fryer Vegan Broccoli and Rice Casserole substantial enough for dinner, while a cashew sauce and panko topping keep the texture creamy underneath and crisp on top. It serves six and takes 22 minutes total. The casserole cooks covered in the air fryer before the foil comes off for the final two minutes, a handy setup for busy fall nights when a warm one-dish meal sounds right.
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Air Fryer Vegan Squash Casserole

A bowl of baked macaroni and cheese with visible herbs, sauce, and pasta, served with a fork. — Air Fryer Vegan Squash Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Soft butternut squash, leeks, garlic, sage, and breadcrumbs turn Air Fryer Vegan Squash Casserole into one of the most autumn-leaning dishes in the lineup. It serves eight and takes 1 hour total, with the squash air fried first and the assembled casserole cooked again until the top is golden and bubbly. Bring it out for a cool-weather side dish when squash is already on the grocery list and the oven is busy.
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Air Fryer Vegan Corn Casserole

A square piece of cornbread with corn kernels and sliced green onions on top sits on a white plate next to a fork. — Air Fryer Vegan Corn Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Sweet corn gives Air Fryer Vegan Corn Casserole a soft, almost spoon-bread center, with cornmeal, flour, vegan yogurt, and butter helping it hold together. The recipe serves six and takes 40 minutes total, including 25 to 30 minutes in the air fryer. Green onions finish the top after cooking. It is a useful fall side for potlucks, holiday dinners, or any evening when a warm corn dish fits better than another cold salad.
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Air Fryer Vegan Enchilada Casserole

A colorful dish featuring a mix of beans, corn, sliced green onions, and cheese, garnished with herbs, on a white plate with a fork. — Air Fryer Vegan Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

Layered tortillas make Air Fryer Vegan Enchilada Casserole substantial, with pinto beans, corn, bell peppers, jalapeno, enchilada sauce, and vegan nacho cheese between them. It serves six and takes 32 minutes total. The casserole cooks covered in the air fryer for 12 minutes, then uncovered for five more to brown the top. Save it for cooler weeknights when you want dinner with plenty of texture, sauce, and a little heat.
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Air Fryer Vegan Tater Tot Casserole

A crisp tater tot layer tops Air Fryer Vegan Tater Tot Casserole, with mushrooms, mixed vegetables, seitan, onion, and a creamy sauce underneath. The recipe serves four and takes just 16 minutes total, including six minutes of cook time. That shorter timeline makes it especially handy once evenings get darker earlier and dinner needs to move quickly. Serve it straight from the dish while the tots are still crisp and the filling is hot.
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