70+ Vegetarian air fryer recipes
We’ve rounded up over 70 of the best vegetarian air fryer recipes and we know you’re going to love them!
We’ve got vegetable dishes galore from air fryer tomatoes to air fryer buffalo cauliflower.
And from cheesy air fryer carrots to air fried frozen onion rings.
We have something for everyone!
Vegetarian and vegan air fryer recipes that you’re going to love
You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy these delicious recipes.
If you’re cooking your Sunday dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner, you’ll need vegetable side dishes.
And we’ve got delicious, quick, easy recipes for you.
Why use an air fryer?
What is an air fryer?
An air fryer is like a mini oven that sits on your countertop.
It pushes hot air down onto the food and all around it, and by doing so, it imitates deep frying.
The great thing is that food is usually more healthy as you need less oil.
When cooking for a large group, an air fryer acts like a second oven, and it cooks in less time with less mess – it is SO useful!
Is an air fryer useful for a vegetarian?
Absolutely!
Air fryers are great for vegetarians!
We cook all types of different foods in ours.
From toast to
Delicious recipes that the whole family will enjoy!
Insanely tasty, coated in maple syrup, with just a hint of balsamic vinegar and cinnamon. We love snacking on these carrots in our favorite dipping sauce!
Probably the best mushrooms we've ever tasted! Italian seasoning is just one of the ingredients that help make this the perfect side dish or snack. If you try just one recipe, try this one!
4 ingredients and 10 minutes are all it takes to make the most perfect crisp and tender green beans in your air fryer.
These Italian air fried tomatoes are sensational! Perfect on toast, for lunch, or as a delicious side dish. This is a contender for our favorite air fryer recipe!
You'll pass on the French fries once you taste these cheesy zucchini fries that are so quick and such an easy recipe to make. They are crispy perfection and ideal for picky eaters!
The most delicious cheesy carrots that you could hope for! Mouthwatering caramelized cheese with Italian seasoning dipped in your favorite dipping sauce makes them a real healthy treat.
Forget chicken wings, cauliflower is where it is at now! Cauliflower florets coated in red hot sauce and dipped in a wonderful dipping sauce. Perfect for game night or snacking in front of the TV.
Vegetarian and vegan air fryer recipes to impress
Beautifully crispy yet soft on the inside, our air fryer zucchini chips are a great way to get the kids to eat more vegetables. We love to dip them in a sour cream and chive dip.
When asparagus is in season, then you've got to grab a bunch and cook them in the air fryer. Tender yet still crunchy and topped with delicious vegetarian Parmesan cheese, you should try these!
No Sunday dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner would be complete without air fryer Brussels sprouts. These are cooked with maple syrup and topped with Vegetarian Parmesan cheese - awesome!
The sweetest and juiciest cherry tomatoes you can imagine. If we can stop ourselves from eating them straight from the air fryer basket, then we love to add them to a pasta sauce.
Need onion rings in a hurry? We show you how to cook frozen onion rings in the air fryer in just 8 minutes. Simple, quick, and delicious!
Stop! You have GOT to try Mexican street corn all made in the air fryer - they are epic! Toppedmayo, vegetarian Parmesan cheese, a dash of freshly squeezed lime juice, and chili powder. You won't want corn any other way from now on!
We all have to start somewhere when learning to air fry, so try this simple recipe to make toast in your new air fryer. Perfectly cooked, just the way you want it!
Easy vegetarian air fryer recipes
Air fryer apple chips are a sweet, low-calorie alternative to carb heavy potato chips and other sugary sweets. The perfect healthy treat for the autumn season!
Garlic and asparagus go hand-in-hand in this delicious and easy Air Fryer Asparagus with Garlic recipe. Pass the lemon wedges and you'll be all set!
Move over French fries, because these Italian polenta fries are hands down delicious and so easy to cook to perfection in the air fryer. Made with pre-cooked polenta, these fries are quick to prep with simple seasoning and served with grated parmesan and fresh thyme.
Air Fryer Onion Rings turn out crispy, crunchy, and golden brown without all the fat and mess of deep frying.
Time to get your air fryer out
Air fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a delightful side for all potato lovers. Brushed with a tasty seasoning, these potatoes are brimming with flavor and are absolutely addictive.
Easy & delicious air fryer popcorn that is ready in minutes! This fluffy and crunchy popcorn is a healthy snack that everyone will enjoy.
Air fryer onions, crispy or soft, are perfect on the top of a vegan hotdog. This method is super easy and you can cater to both crunchy and soft onion lovers with one recipe!
Air fryer plantains are a sweet & simple side dish that pair perfectly with your morning eggs, South American inspired dinner, or even eaten alone! They crisp up perfectly in an air fryer and come together in under 20 minutes.
This air fryer tofu is so crispy and delicious and makes the perfect snack! It’s also so easy to make.
So easy to make and absolutely delicious, these Air Fryer Banana Boats can even be made in your oven, on the grill, or over a campfire. They’re vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Shaved Brussels sprouts in the air fryer are crunchy and delicious! Made with only 4 ingredients, these shredded Brussel sprouts are made with simple ingredients and perfect for Thanksgiving or any night of the week. Done in less than 20 minutes!
This Mexican vegan torta or sandwich is made with vegan air fried "chicken". The chicken is made using battered and air fried oyster mushrooms, and the sandwich is insanely delicious!
Air Fryer Eggplant is so easy to make with little clean-up required! I love using the air fryer to cook eggplant and make my favorite eggplant recipes, like baba ghanoush, for my family.
Air fryer Avocado fries are the perfect combination of crunchy, on the outside with a creamy interior. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are perfect for an appetizer or side dish.
A 5 star recipe that always gets rave reviews, these air fryer southwestern egg rolls are a healthier version of the popular Chili’s recipe. This time they’re made all vegetarian!
This Air Fryer Parsnips recipe is healthy and easy to prepare! The parsnips are air fried until crispy and topped with a balsamic glaze.
Air fryer recipes for the whole family
You've tried French fries, but these Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Fries make the best crispy appetizer! This recipe is vegetarian, gluten free, and perfect with marinara.
Up your snacking game with these Smoky Air Fryer Chickpeas. They are quick, easy, healthy and a little bit addicting. No air fryer? No worries, I've included an oven method too.
Liven up your leftovers with a batch of these Vegan Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls! Perfectly crispy on the outside with a pillowy potato filling on the inside, they're easy to make and ready in just 10 minutes in the air fryer!
Air fryer cauliflower steaks are an easy plant-based meal and a fun way to add more veggies into your diet.
This air fryer acorn squash is an easy, mess-free way to cook winter squash! Use your Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid and your favorite seasonings.
Quick and easy, just the way we like it
This coconut crusted vegan shrimp comes out perfectly crispy in the air fryer! They have a delicious seafood-y taste thanks to a secret ingredient and are surprisingly easy to make—ready in 30 minutes or less!
This air fryer garlic bread is ridiculously quick and easy. With just six ingredients it's on the table in ten minutes. A great side dish or a delicious snack.
This recipe uses an air fryer to help you prepare a healthier, yet still amazingly flavorful Chinese eggplant side dish in less than 15 minutes!
Got sweet potatoes? Air fryer sweet potato cubes are tasty and crispy. The added red onions and maple syrup give them a punch of savory/sweet flavor.
Seasoned with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper and tossed in olive oil, these air fryer cauliflower bites are sure to please. The finishing touch is a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!
Delicious garlicky, spicy, and smoky corn on the cob, air fried to perfection into fun easy to eat ribs that are sure to be your family's favorite! Air Fryer “corn ribs” for the win
Make this super easy & healthy air fryer cauliflower wings with bbq sauce without deep-frying. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or side dish. These cauliflower bites are made without breading, meaning no need to layer the florets with panko breadcrumbs in a classic way.
This Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe is not only easy to make but also delicious! Makes a great appetizer or snack when you’re craving something spicy.
These easy roasted Air fryer beets are ready in 15 minutes and are great as a side dish, snack, or topping. Perfectly tender and caramelized, they're Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten-free.
These crispy air fryer breakfast potatoes are the perfect way to start your day! They're easy to make and customizable with your favorite seasonings.
These vegan air fryer donuts are just like your classic jam donuts but easier! There's no need for a scary deep fryer with splashing hot oil!
Chocolate chip cookies made in your air fryer! Easy to make, small batch, and super quick!
This easy Air Fryer spaghetti squash takes half the time of cooking in the oven and creates perfect noodle strands that are ready to be enjoyed with your favorite meals.
These Air Fryer Pickle Spears are a way to enjoy a dill-icious snack without the fat and guilt of deep-fried versions.
These sweet potato tacos are perfect for taco Tuesday. They're a flavorful vegetarian alternative and both easy and fast to make in the air fryer! Great with a side of vegetarian refried beans!
This Air Fryer Beyond Burger is easy to prepare and ready in just 10 minutes! It's tender, smoky, and full of flavor in every bite. Perfect with a side of French fries. Vegan and gluten-free!
Gobi Manchurian is every vegan Indo-Chinese food lover’s favorite winter meal. However, the air fryer version of this recipe is entirely something else.
Insanely crispy Vegan Calamari made in the air fryer! This healthy plant-based calamari is gluten-free, allergy-free, and oil-free! Made with Hearts of Palm and a light seasoned breading, this squid-free calamari recipe will blow your mind and become your go-to appetizer for impressing anyone!
Try this delicious and quick air fryer cauliflower with tahini sauce. Have this delicious recipe in under 10 minutes.
These TikTok-Inspired Rice Paper Vegetable Dumplings are crispy outside and a little chewy inside. Easy air fried to golden crispy delicious!
Making Baked Potatoes in an air fryer is so simple! The best part is that they come out perfectly light and flakey on the inside with extra crispy skin on the outside.
This Air Fryer Peach Cobbler is dangerously tasty and easy. Each ramekin is loaded with fresh peaches tossed in brown sugar and a buttery “biscuit” like topping. And of course, peach cobbler would not be complete without whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole is quick and easy frittata with veggies, cheese and optional sausage or hashbrowns. Meal prep for breakfast or serve during holidays, this healthy breakfast will be a hit!
These air fryer nachos are crispy, cheesy and the perfect choice for a great, quick and easy appetizer that can be made in just 5 minutes!
Wondering how to make vegetarian crab cakes? This lion’s mane mushroom recipe of air fryer crab cakes will blow you away! When shredded into small pieces this tender, mild-flavored mushroom replaces lump crab for amazing meatless crab cakes.
Air fryer egg bites can be made with chopped kale, bell peppers and all the veggies for a vegetarian breakfast idea.
With the help of your air fryer, you can prepare tender and flavorful air fryer artichokes in under 10 minutes. And when you serve them with a homemade garlic aioli, these roasted vegetables are sure to be a popular snack for any occasion.
These air fryer quesadillas are super easy, healthy, and come out perfectly crisp with a creamy, cheesy center!
If summer squash is taking over your garden, you need to try cooking it in the air fryer! Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, it’s an easy and healthy side dish that goes with almost anything.
Bell peppers and vegan cheese make up these delicious vegan air fryer quesadillas
These vegan lumpia, or Filipino spring rolls, are savory, delicious, and perfectly crispy. An easy appetizer that everyone will love!
Make Air Fryer Texas Toast in just a few minutes - crispy, buttery and filled with garlic flavor! All with just a few simple steps.
Save money making your own vegan oyster mushroom jerky! This air fryer jerky has a fast cook time compared to most jerky recipes!
A cramosa is a samosa inside of a croissant. These vegan cramosas can be ready as quickly as 15 minutes, if you use an air fryer.
Epic delicious food couldn’t get any easier with this vegan Air Fryer Pizza, making any night a pizza night! Load it up with anything you like, throw it in the air fryer, and in 10-12 minutes you’ve got delicious homemade pizza.
More air fryer vegetarian recipes coming soon
We’ve many vegetarian and plant based meals planned.
Look out for air fryer kale chips, vegan taquitos, tater tots, tofu satay, and many more!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fryer recipes and would love to hear how you got on with them.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Air fryer Brussels sprouts
Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed with the outer leaves removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F/190°C (see your air fryer manufacturer's instructions).
- Tip: For really tender inside Brussels sprouts, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain the water and pat them dry.
- Place your brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, vegetarian parmesan cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and, using your hands, toss to coat the Brussels sprouts.1 pound Brussels sprouts, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, ¼ cup vegetarian Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Now, add the Brussels sprouts to your air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, removing the basket halfway to shake it to ensure they cook evenly. Remove the basket, shake, and then cook for a further 1 – 3 minutes, so that the Brussels sprouts are nice and crispy. Serve immediately in a bowl adding a sprinkling of vegetarian parmesan cheese. Enjoy your delicious air fryer Brussels sprouts!
Notes
- Size matters:
If your Brussels sprouts are smaller, they may cook more quickly, if they are larger, they may need longer, keep an eye on them and adjust the timings accordingly. - Want them bite-sized?
Cut your Brussels sprouts in half before air frying them. - Play with the flavors!
Try a little fresh garlic or garlic powder, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to give a little heat, or add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or a balsamic vinegar glaze. - Eat them cold:
Any leftovers get eaten straight from the fridge! - Store them:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, we don’t recommend freezing them as they turn a little mushy.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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These came out so perfect! Thanks for this recipe!
I love that I can find all these amazing vegetarian recipes for my air fryer all in one place, I can’t wait to try them all!
You got me at cramosas although all these recipes sound amazing and it’s hard to pick a favorite!
Wow! What a collection of air fried goodness! I’m going to start at the top and cook my way to the bottom!
Where do I start? These are all great vegetarian air fryer recipes!!
WOW!!!
This is some list. I have pinned it for reference 🙂
We have tried the cheesy carrots so far and also the cauliflower steak and both were great.
Can’t wait to give more recipes a go!
Awesome round up of dishes, I’m all set for the summer!!!
All my favs in one place. Thank you!
To say I am obsessed with my air fryer at the moment would be a complete understatement! I love trying new things in there and this list gives me lots of options…those green beans are calling my name!