Vegan air fryer recipes that are both healthy and irresistibly tasty! These plant-based meals are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy delicious vegan food with the convenience of an air fryer.
Eating vegan doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or variety, and an air fryer is a fantastic tool to make plant-based meals more exciting. It’s all about getting that perfect crispy texture without the need for excessive oil, making your meals healthier and more enjoyable.
I have gathered a collection of vegan air fryer recipes that will tantalize your taste buds while adhering to a plant-based diet. These recipes cover everything from appetizers to main dishes, ensuring that you have plenty of options to choose from.
These vegan air fryer meal ideas include:
- Crispy tofu and tempeh dishes
- Flavorful vegetable fries and chips
- Vegan versions of classic fried foods
- Plant-based burgers and patties
- Delicious vegan snacks and appetizers
- Hearty and filling main courses
- Creative vegan sides and accompaniments
Each recipe is designed to be easy to follow and quick to prepare, making the most of your air fryer’s capabilities. Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just exploring plant-based options, these recipes are sure to impress.
Let’s dive into the world of vegan air frying and discover how easy and delightful healthy eating can be!
30 Delicious Vegan Air Fryer Recipes for Healthy, Plant-Based Meals
1
Easy Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
This easy falafel recipe can be made in the air fryer or baked in the oven. Using canned chickpeas saves a lot of time and effort.
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2
Healthy Samosas (Baked or Air-Fried) – Urban Farmie
The perfect, healthy Indian samosa recipe made with just six ingredients. These are potato and pea filled, air-fried or baked to perfection. Perfect snack!
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3
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
This extra-crispy air fryer tofu is the perfect addition to vegan curries, salad bowls or wraps or just to nibble on as a snack.
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4
Easy Vegan Air Fryer Doughnuts
THE BEST VEGAN AIR FRYER DOUGHNUTS! Easy to make, fluffy with a delicious jam filling. They taste just like the real deal!!!
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5
Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms (Vegetarian Fried “Chicken”)
This Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms is about to revolutionize your vegetarian cooking. Tastes just like fried chicken!
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6
Air Fryer Tofu – The Plant Based School
Air fryer tofu is a tasty and healthy alternative to meat. You’ll love its chewy texture, crispy exterior, and tender and juicy core.
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7
Easy Air Fryer Blooming Onion – Just Like a Restaurant
This air fryer blooming onion looks difficult to make, but it really isn’t. Once you learn how to cut the onion you can make this fun appetizer and amaze your family and friends! Make this restaurant quality appetizer at home.
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8
Air Fryer Beyond Burger
Learn to make an Air Fryer Beyond Burger! These vegetarian burger patties are so delicious and ready in just minutes using your favorite countertop appliance. HOW TO MAKE BEYOND BURGER IN AIR FRYER Contents show 1 HOW TO MAKE BEYOND BURGER IN AIR FRYER 2 INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER BEYOND BURGER 2.1 HOW TO MAKE…Read More
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9
Vegan Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms
It just isn’t a party without these Vegan Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms! Easy to make, juicy, and full of flavor, breaded mushrooms are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces and passing around at the party. Air fryer and baking instructions included.
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10
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips with Vegan Basil Aioli
These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips with Vegan Basil Aioli are the best snack idea! They are crispy, flavor-packed and healthier than fried chips!
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11
Air Fryer Garlic Green Beans
This air fryer garlic green beans recipe features blistered green beans cooked with a bold and savory garlic sauce.
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12
Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are fried the healthy way. Less than 30 minutes for a handful of sweet & spicy chips. A great snack that’s vegan & paleo.
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13
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
There’s simply nothing better than an air fryer baked potato. The skin is crispy and delectably salty, and the flesh is perfectly light and fluffy. Best of all, the quick and easy air fryer method takes a fraction of the time of other cooking options. Dress up these foolproof baked potatoes with your favorite toppings and dig in!
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14
Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos – Delish Knowledge
Black Bean Taquitos made in the air fryer! Crispy vegan taquitos made in the air fryer with just a handful of ingredients. this Recipe This is one of those recipes that I can’t believe took me this long to master. Crispy vegan taquitos that take just minutes to prep without any deep frying? Seems almost…
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15
Air Fryer Oyster Mushroom Steaks
Transform your oyster mushroom cluster into a meaty “steak”! We marinade it in a garlicky balsamic glaze, then air fry to crispy perfection.
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16
These Impossibly Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Rival Any Restaurant’s
So fast! So crispy!
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17
Vegan Fried Green Tomatoes (Stovetop OR Air Fryer)
Easy vegan fried green tomatoes with vegan remoulade sauce: crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. 2 cooking methods: stovetop + air fryer.
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18
Easy 20-Minute Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes – Little Sunny Kitchen
These Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are fluffy from the inside, and crispy and golden on the outside. They’re so quick and easy to make.
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19
Vegan Crab Rangoon (With Air Fryer Instructions!)
Vegan crab rangoons with a tasty creamy filling and a secret vegan crab substitute. They freeze well—go from freezer to plate in under 5 mins!
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20
Air Fryer Cauliflower – Wholesome Yum – Easy healthy recipes. 10 ingredients or less.
Wholesome Yum is a food blog for healthy recipes. Here you will find simple, healthy dishes made with whole food ingredients, as well as gluten-free, low carb meals — all with 10 ingredients or less.
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21
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower -10 Minutes | Bites of Wellness
Air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is quick, easy and ready in just 10 minutes. This healthy air fried broccoli and cauliflower is a great side dish or perfect for snacking. This recipe is vegan, low carb, Whole30 and gluten free.
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22
Air Fryer Zucchini – ready in less than 10 minutes!
Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini—the perfect side. It’s tasty. It’s delicious. It’s 1000% guilt-free. Here’s the side-dish you won’t stop eating!
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23
Vegan Cabbage Fritters (Pakoda) – Gluten Free Too! – Urban Farmie
Healthy, spicy (vegan) air-fried cabbage fritters (cabbage pakodas) – these are perfect for a tea-time snack, especially when the weather gets cold!
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24
Easy Air Fryer Garlic Butter Mushrooms | In 15 Minutes!
Say goodbye to bland, rubbery mushrooms! Make air fryer mushrooms with garlic and butter using your Ninja Foodi in 15 minutes or less!
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25
Vegan Empanadas | With Air Fryer Option (Gluten-Free) – Elavegan
These air fryer vegan empanadas are crispy with a healthy filling, made with gluten-free corn flour. They can be also fried or oven-baked.
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26
Easy Air Fryer Vegetables – 10 Minutes
Air fryer vegetables come out perfectly flavorful and caramelized in minutes thanks to the air fryer. No oven is required for this side dish!
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27
Air Fryer Potato Latkes – A Crispy, Golden-Brown Tradition Made Easy!
Looking for the perfect latke recipe? Look no further! Easy Air Fryer Latkes cook up into golden-brown perfection in your air fryer, with only a fraction of the oil and practically no mess.
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28
Easy Air Fryer Blooming Onion – Just Like a Restaurant
This air fryer blooming onion looks difficult to make, but it really isn’t. Once you learn how to cut the onion you can make this fun appetizer and amaze your family and friends! Make this restaurant quality appetizer at home.
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29
Vegan Garlic Mushrooms with Air Fryer –
These low cal, easy, crispy and fragrant vegan garlic mushrooms are the perfect finger food to make in the air fryer.
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30
Vegan Air Fryer Cookies
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Chip Air Fryer Cookies! No-Egg, No-Dairy, No-Oven, 6 ingredients and only 10 minutes to bake!
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