Best Vegan Air Fryer Recipes (from Breakfast through Dessert)

Vegan Air Frying 101 (What Is An Air Fryer & How to Use It?)

If you’re new to air frying, you’re in good company. Most people have just gotten their air fryers over the past several years, and for many, their air fryer sat in the box for months before they pulled it out, tried it, and fell in love. Let us help you expedite that process!

How Do Air Fryers Work?

This handy appliance cooks food that would normally otherwise be fried with oil, baked in an oven, or heated in the microwave. Modern air fryers produce a crispy-on-the-outside result with zero oil required.

Why You Should Try Air Frying Food:

• Very safe
• Easy to use
• Great way to save time
• Cuts down oil in cooking

Benefits of Air Fried Cooking:

• Healthier than deep fried food
• Twice as fast to cook the same food baked in the oven
• Makes more crispy and delicious food than the microwave

What’s the Best Air Fryer?

There is no one clear winner in the air fryer department, but there are obvious leaders. Here are the most popular and highly rated air fryers. We use the popular Ninja linked below and love it! It has become one of our most-used kitchen appliances.

• Ninja Air Fryer (we love this air fryer because it’s compact and currently has 31,000 5-star ratings)
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer (this is bigger and has more functionality—you can air fry, broil, roast, dehydrate, bake and reheat. It has 14,000 5-star ratings)
• Cosori Air Fryer Oven Combo (a sleek modern square design with a mind boggling 74,000 5-star reviews)

What Can You Make In An Air Fryer?

The sky is the limit with air frying! A better question would be: “What can’t you make in an air fryer?” Here are just a few favorite foods to try cooking:

• Tofu
• Tempeh
• Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, carrots, asparagus, corn, etc.)
• Squash (kabocha, delicata, acorn, etc.)
• Vegan nuggets
• Fries
• Burgers
• Pasta
• Pizza
• Sandwiches
• Cookies, donuts, cakes

All of The Vegan Air Fryer Recipes Below Are:

• vegetarian
• plant-based
• dairy-free
• cholesterol-free
• egg-free
• kind
• delicious

Some of These Vegan Air Fryer Recipes Are Also:

• gluten-free
• soy-free
• sugar-free
• nut-free
• paleo, keto, etc.

Vegan Air Fryer Snacks & Sides

These plant-iful air fryer snacks and sides bring plenty of crunch, color, and fun to the table with very little effort.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Like your fries on the sweeter side? Then you’ve got to try these air fryer sweet potato fries! Want more of a meal? Enjoy alongside a veggie burger or wrap!

Air Fryer Broccoli

A super easy gluten-free and plant-based air fryer recipe, this air fryer broccoli is packed with flavor and plenty of nutrients. In just 15 minutes you’ll have a tasty and satisfying snack that’s great on its own, tossed into a soup, or enjoyed alongside a larger dish such as pasta!

Nooch-Encrusted Tofu Cubes

Looking for a protein-packed snack with a crunch? Then you’ve got to try these air fryer tofu cubes! With seasonings such as red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and salt, you’ll never get tired of tofu again!

Chipotle Corn Ribs

Move over, corn on the cob! This vegan air fryer recipe for chipotle corn ribs is an absolute must-try. Spicy, tangy, and 100% delicious, this is definitely on our list as one of the best vegan air fryer recipes that you could ever try.

Air Fried Plantains

Pining for some plantains? These tasty air fried tostones from Plant Based RD will come together in just a few minutes with some salt and oil! Serve alongside avocado and you’ve got a sizable snack ready to devour.

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Our vegan air fryer recipes guide would not be complete without this recipe from Health My Lifestyle for air fried pasta chips! Serve with a side of marinara and enjoy!

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Sometimes all you need in life is a huge plate of warm, crispy potato wedges and a side of ketchup to dip into. One of our favorite vegan air fryer recipes, all you need is a russet potato, some spices, and 15 minutes!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprout Chips

From our friends at Sweet Simple Vegan comes this delicious and brilliant recipe for air fried Brussels sprout chips! Full of fiber and full of flavor, you just need a few common ingredients such as oil, salt, and spice to make this super snack.

Vegan Air Fried Pickles

A Southern favorite, these air fryer pickles from Veganosity are perfect for those of us looking for something a bit salty, crunchy, and nostalgia-inducing. Enjoy on their own or alongside other finger foods.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

These crunchy and satisfying air fried zucchini fritters from The Daily Dish are so good that you’ll be dreaming about them! You only need to pop these in the air fryer for about 15 minutes before popping in your mouth!

Air Fried Cauliflower

Gluten-free, soy-free, and so ridiculously easy, this vegan air fryer recipe for cauliflower comes from our friends over at Veggie Society. Serve alongside some hummus or vegan queso!

Air Fried Squash

If you’re on the fence about squash, these healthy vegan air fryer recipes will change your mind—fast!

Herbed Air Fryer Kabocha Squash

How about kabocha squash in an air fryer? This method does involve a few minutes in the microwave, but it’s a much quicker method than relying on the oven! Keep it simple with seasonings such as salt, pepper, and herbs, or get extravagant with toppings like tahini drizzle, pomegranates, or cinnamon!

Simple Delicata Squash

Sweet, savory, and full of comforting fall flavor, this vegan air fryer recipe comes together in just a few minutes and makes a perfect side to a larger meal or a key ingredient in our Delicata Squash Salad.

Easy Air Fried Spaghetti Squash

Whip up a quick spaghetti squash in the air fryer. Fluff those noodle-like strands with a fork and top it with your choice of flavorful marinara and fresh basil, a creamy sauce, or even this pad thai inspired peanut dressing. Delicious!

Vegan Air Fryer Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Get ready to fill your recipe binder with tons of new favorite recipes!

Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

This air fryer sandwich recipe is so good that you may just find yourself making it all year round! Just gather your leftovers between two slices of bread and pop them in the air fryer for about 5 minutes on each side!

Buffalo Tofu

Great for game day or truly any day, this recipe for air fried buffalo tofu comes from Shane & Simple. recipe! Serve with celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing for the ultimate plant-based snack.

Vegan Shrimp

From It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken comes a delicious vegan air fryer recipe for vegan fried shrimp. Get your soy curls and coconut breading ready—it’s never been easier to make a vegan shrimp recipe!

Vegan Lentil Meatballs

This vegan air fryer recipe from Vegan Yack Attack does require a little bit of cooking but once your lentils are nice and tender, all you need to do is form the vegan meatballs and pop them in the air fryer for about 12 minutes.

Vegan Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

Who says that the air-fryer is only good for snacks? Breakfast, here we come!

Vegan Chilaquiles

You’ve got to try this incredible air fried vegan chilaquiles recipe by Broke Bank Vegan! Fried corn tortillas smothered in vegan cheese, crema, and salsa will tenaciously delight your taste buds and have you dreaming of this dish every night before you wake up.

Air Fryer Desserts

Scrumptious desserts in minutes using your trusty new best friend!

Vegan Air Fryer Donuts

Want to make a delicious and easy dessert in your air fryer? Then try these amazing vegan air fryer donuts by Rainbow Nourishments! Perfect for parties or enjoying just because.

Air Fryer Cookie

Make this giant cookie in your air fryer with this awesome recipe from The Edgy Veg! All you need is your own cookie dough, which can either be store-bought or homemade! After about ten minutes, you’ll get to enjoy one of the best air fried dessert recipes ever!