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My beloved air fryer is one of my favorite appliances! It makes cooking quick vegan meals so much easier. I use mine every single day to make the delicious vegan air fryer recipes in this roundup. Let me know which one you are going to try first!
If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to eat more plant-based food, the air fryer is a great way to make this happen! It quickly cooks food with minimal oil, crisping it to perfection and giving it great flavor while keeping it nutritious and good for you.
When air fryers were first introduced, the common conception was that they were only for french fries. While they do a mighty fine job cooking fries (which I adore — see my air fryer sweet potato fries below!), they are also amazing for so much more. They help make extra crispy tofu without tons of oil, roast tender veggies, and even make great burgers and vegan tacos. Chances are, if you can bake something in the oven, you can air fry it!
Over the years, I’ve shared my best vegan air fryer recipes on Sweet Potato Soul. This list is a collection of my top hits. As I continue to publish more vegan and vegetarian air fryer recipes, I’ll add them to it. Bookmark this post or save it to Pinterest so you don’t miss them!
Air Fryers I Recommend
Over the years working as a private chef and recipe developer I have owned and used many different air fryers. If you are purchasing an air fryer, I recommend the following:
- Inexpensive & Large: COSORI 6 quart Air Fryer [Amazon Link]
- Compact: COSORI 2.1 quart Air Fryer [Amazon Link]
- Double Air Fryer: Ninja Foodi 2 Basket Air Fryer [Amazon Link]
- Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro [Amazon Link] – I recently upgraded to this and am in LOVE! Allows for multiple layers of cooking for maximum efficiency. ⭐️
- Glass Air Fryer: Ninja Crispi Air Fryer [Amazon Link]
Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
Veggies are just better in the air fryer! The circulating air cooks vegetable through while giving them a crispy outer surface. Vegetables I don’t usually love, like zucchini, I absolutely LOVE in the air fryer 😋 No really, air fryer zucchini is one of the tastiest foods ever! And you know me, I make air fryer sweet potatoes nearly every day 🍠
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy, tender, and salty-sweet, these Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are ready in a few simple, beginner-friendly steps. As great for game day as they are for a quick weeknight dinner side!
Air Fryer Eggplant
Classically seasoned and made in a few simple steps in less than 30 minutes, this Air Fryer Eggplant is a delicious dinner-time sensation! It’s hot, crispy, tender, and versatile, making it perfect for serving as a side, topping Buddha bowls and salads, or adding to wraps!
Air Fryer Zucchini
This Air Fryer Zucchini is an easy and delicious side dish recipe you can enjoy all year long. It’s made in a few simple steps, and the air fryer does the rest, making the veggies tender, caramelized, and sweet. The cooking time for medallions and spears is the same. Season the zucchini with garlic, salt, and pepper, or try one of my optional variations to make it your own!
Air Fryer Cauliflower So Good You’ll Forget It’s Healthy
This Caramelized Air Fryer Cauliflower is crispy on the edges, tender inside, and full of smoky flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, it’s the easiest, most delicious way to enjoy cauliflower!
Air Fryer Plantains
Crispy, juicy, and tender Air-Fried Plantains that are just as guilt-free and delicious as traditional ones! They’re made in a few simple steps with just 3 ingredients and make a versatile and incredibly tasty appetizer and side dish.
Tender Air Fryer Green Beans
If you’ve never made Air Fryer Green Beans, you are missing out! This is my favorite way to enjoy this common vegetable — the beans are exceptionally tender, juicy, and sweet. Best of all, they’re ready in less than 10 minutes!
Roasted Chickpeas
Make a batch of these Roasted Chickpeas and enjoy them as a nutritious snack, salad and soup topper, or Buddha bowl garnish! Ready in just 15 minutes and made with common ingredients and spices.
Air Fryer Carrots {Sweet & Savory Options}
One bite of these Air Fryer Carrots and you’ll never go back to roasting! They’re tender, caramelized, perfectly seasoned, and ready in just 20 minutes. A great beginner air fryer vegan recipe!
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are tender, sweet, perfectly spiced, and hearty. Serve this easy to make dish as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauces or as a side with black bean or zucchini burgers!
Crispy Air Fryer Broccolini
If you like air fryer broccoli, you will LOVE this Air Fryer Broccolini! It’s crispy, savory, and “cheesy,” thanks to a simple but delicious seasoning blend of garlic, nutritional yeast, and black pepper. One of my year-round go-to plant based air fryer recipes!
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
Do yourself a favor and Air Fry Baked Sweet Potatoes instead of roasting them in the oven! The skin crisps up as it roasts, locking in the potato’s moisture and cooking until tender and caramelized. Serve these sweet potatoes with classic fixings like vegan butter and cinnamon, or stuff them with sofritas, ground meat crumbles, or vegan sausages for a complete meal!
Loaded Air Fryer Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
No game-day or late-night snack rotation is complete without these Loaded Air Fryer Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. Topped with vegan toppings like BBQ tempeh, vegan cheese, onion, and cilantro, these waffle fries satisfy comfort food cravings while keeping it plant-based!
Air Fryer Tofu Recipes
The air fryer transforms plain old tofu into a delicious food worth craving! Even folks who don’t think they like tofu go crazy for it when I serve one of these air fryer tofu recipes. Bonus points for each one of these dishes being easy to make ⏰
Love tofu? Check out my roundup of tasty tofu recipes!
The Best Vegan Chicken Nuggets
These Tofu Chicken Nuggets (i.e., tofu nuggets) are crispy, juicy, and totally delicious—just like everyone’s favorite, Chick-fil-A! Made with a light breading and classic seasonings, they’re easy to make with two different cooking variations: air frying and baking. Serve the nuggets with vegan BBQ sauce and vegan sweet potato waffle fries for the perfect satisfying yet healthier treat.
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
No healthy meal repertoire is complete without a versatile tofu recipe—perfect for main dishes, pastas, wraps, bowls, and more. This Air Fryer Tofu is just that! Ready in a few simple steps, made with pantry staples, and easily adapted to suit your tastes, it’s my MVP of tofu recipes (and that’s saying a lot). Let’s dive in!
Crunchy Sesame Tofu Salad
Crisp and meaty tofu tops a flavorful, crunchy Asian-inspired slaw in this Crunchy Sesame Tofu Salad. Enjoy this as a nourishing lunch or light dinner!
Sofritas (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
This Saucy, spicy, and savory homemade Sofritas Recipe is so delicious that it rivals Chipotle! Shredded tofu is baked or air fried until crisp and then simmered in a red pepper and spice sauce, making the ultimate vegan burrito bowl topping and taco filling!
Vegan Buffalo Wings
These meaty, crispy, and spicy Vegan Buffalo Wings are next-level tasty! Served with a vegan ranch dressing, they will be a hit at your next game-day get-together or weeknight meal. One of my best-rated easy vegan air fryer recipes!
5 Easy and Tasty Tofu Marinades
This collection of Tofu Marinades will arm you with 5 new ways to enjoy air fryer tofu! The marinades are ready in a few simple steps, and air frying is easy and quick, making it super easy to impart mouthwatering flavor to this plant-protein powerhouse.
Crispy Tofu Tacos
No healthy dinner rotation is complete without these Crispy Tofu Tacos. Featuring savory, zesty, and meaty tofu crumbles, toasted tortillas, and all the toppings your heart desires, this 30-minute recipe is a winner any day of the week. 100% plant-based and easily made gluten-free!
Air Fryer Entrees & Sides
The breadth and versatility of the air fryer make it one of my favorite and most used cooking appliances. Between these and my vegan Instant Pot recipes, I save so much time making flavorful healthy meals. Here are the sides and entrees I can’t stop making. pecial shoutout to my Zucchini Quinoa Burgers (pictured above), which is one of the best kid-friendly vegan recipes.
Vegan Fried Chicken
A collection of air fryer vegan recipes wouldn’t be complete without Vegan Air Fryer Chicken! Made with cauliflower, a double batter, and classic fried chicken seasonings, this recipe is modeled upon the Southern fried chicken I grew up on, only much healthier!
Crispy Saucy Orange Cauliflower | Better-Than Panda Express
Enjoy a guilt-free indulgence with this easy-to-prepare crispy vegan Orange Cauliflower recipe! Made with simple wholesome ingredients and sweetened with dates, this healthy gourmet-style Asian dish is the ultimate comfort food.
Flaky Vegan Empanadas
The air fryer is key to supremely flaky Vegan Air Fryer Empanadas! Made with my buttery vegan empanada dough and filled with savory, meaty mushrooms, these air-fried South American dumplings make a delicious main dish or appetizer.
Best Vegan Crab Cakes
The air fryer makes these Vegan Crab Cakes incredibly crispy! When served with my vegan red pepper aioli, they are simply irresistible, as good for appetizers as a vegan main dish.
Hearty Zucchini Burgers
When following a plant-based diet, there is no such thing as having too many vegan burger recipes! These Zucchini Burgers top my list — they are savory, hearty, and nourishing — all made possible by the air fryer. Add this to the top of your must-make air fryer vegan recipes today!
Spicy Black Bean Burger with Tajín
Delicious and easy to make spicy black bean burgers. These burgers have the best texture and so much flavor. They’re full of high protein and fiber-rich ingredients. Perfect any day of the week and year.
Indian-Inspired Sweet Potato Tacos
The air fryer makes Sweet Potato Tacos, a delicious Indian fusion recipe, possible! Sweet potatoes and cauliflower are seasoned with curry powder, cumin, and paprika before air frying until crisp-tender. A drizzle of coconut curry sauce finishes off this vegan air fryer meal!
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