An air fryer is such a huge help with getting meals on the table quickly! Check out this list of awesome Vegan Air Fryer Recipes. You'll find ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Air fryer vegan recipes
We use our air fryer ALL. THE. TIME. For cooking from scratch, reheating leftovers, and air frying frozen foods. So I wanted to share some favorite vegan dishes and side dishes that you can make in an air fryer.
We have the Instant Pot Vortex, which is a combination air fryer and oven. It is SO convenient because it does more than air fry. Before the Vortex, we had the Cuisinart Air Fryer and Oven Combo. If you have a traditional air fryer with a basket, that works for all these recipes as well!
Air frying tips
Keep in mind that every model of air fryer is slightly different. Do not blindly follow air frying recipes as they are written—always check on the food before the time is up to make sure it's not burning, and use your judgement if you need to cook your food longer than the recipe specifies.
If you're new to air frying, don't worry! You'll get the hang of your specific air fryer after just a few times of using it and you'll get a feel for how long to cook each food.
Before you know it you'll be air frying EVERYTHING like we do!
25 Vegan Air Fryer Recipes
The recipes below are categorized by different categories: breakfast, lunch, side dishes, dinner. Some are "from scratch" recipes, and some are recipes for air frying frozen vegan food for perfect crispness. Enjoy!!
Vegan Air Fryer Breakfast
Start the day off with these delicious recipes!
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Air fryer hash browns are the perfect quick and easy breakfast, snack or side dish! Making frozen hash brown patties in the air fryer couldn’t be easier! Make sure to use vegan store-bought hash browns.
Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon
This Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon is the perfect meatless substitute. Just marinate your tempeh, pop it in the air fryer, and you'll have a big batch that you can use anywhere you'd use vegan bacon, including breakfast sandwiches, salads, wraps, and more!
Serve this tempeh with vegan home fries or over savory oatmeal bowls for a complete breakfast!
Air Fryer Banana Bread
This air fryer banana nut bread is delicious and moist. Banana nut bread is made with whole wheat flour and nuts for distinct flavor and takes about 30 minutes to bake in air fryer.
Vegan Air Fryer Donuts
Donuts definitely venture into the dessert territory, but these vegan donuts made in the air fryer are on the healthier side!! They're the perfect breakfast for kids.
Vegan Air Fryer Main Dishes
Make lunch and dinner in the air fryer without heating up your whole kitchen or standing over the stove!
Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
These air fryer falafel are super crispy from the outside and moist, fluffy from the inside. They're so flavorful! Great for stuffing into a pita or serving over salad. They would go GREAT with this vegan tahini dressing or any of these vegan salad dressings.
Potato Air Fryer Tacos
These Vegan Air Fryer Potato Tacos are bite-sized, perfect for dipping, and totally crowd-pleasing!
Oyster Mushroom Fried "Chicken"
Delicious and easy to make vegan air fried "chicken." Serve over salads, in sandwiches, or add to a stir fry! Delicious as a snack too.
Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce
These delicious kebabs are filled with the flavors of coconut milk, garlic, lime juice, and curry. Serve with peanut dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
Crispy air fryer tofu makes a delicious foundation for so many meals! Made with a light and crispy cornmeal breading and a quick marinade for a simple entrée with so much flavor and crunch. Dip it, use it for tacos or wraps, or add it to a salad!favorite ways to serve this tasty dish.
Air Fryer Vegan Spring Rolls
Air Fryer Vegan Spring Rolls are easy to make and are crispy in every bite. It’s a perfect appetizer or main dish when served with some air fried veggies on the side.
Vegan Salmon with Orange Balsamic Sauce
Here's a delicious vegan dish that has all the crunch and flavor of a conventional fish dish. It’s easy to make, too! It crisps up perfectly in the air fryer!
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Lime Dressing
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos are delicious and easy and make a perfect dinner when you want something both fast and tasty! It really is so easy to make this and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Vegan Air Fryer Pizza
Make vegan pizza in the air fryer! Use store-bought pizza dough, vegan mozzarella, vegan pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, such as the vegan pepperoni used in this recipe!
Air Fryer Bread Pakora (Potato Stuffed Bread Roll)
These make a filling lunch or dinner! These bread pakora are stuffed with spicy potato mixture and air fried for perfect crunch.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is a great vegan alternative to buffalo chicken and can be used as a snack, pizza topping, taco filling, and simple served as the main dish.
Vegan Snacks Made in the Air Fryer
The air fryer is definitely a snack enabler! And I'm not mad about it.
Vegan Crab Rangoon
So crispy and so delicious! These vegan rangoons are stuffed with vegan cream cheese and a healthy vegan crab substitute. They are fry in under 5 minutes!
Air Fryer Banana Chips
Air Fryer Banana Chips are a tasty substitute for potato chips. Dehydrated in the air fryer to create a crispy chip, these are the perfect snack or side dish.
Crispy Roasted Lentils
If you've never had crispy lentils, they're an AMAZING snack packed with crunch and plant protein. Enjoy these on their own, or sprinkle on a salad.
Fried Avocado
These vegan, crispy baked avocado fries uses only five ingredients and is gluten free too! Pair it with a hot and creamy dipping sauce and enjoy a healthy appetizer, or serve this as a side dish.
Air Fryer Pita Chips
Air fried pita chips are made using pita bread and seasonings. Serve with vegan tzatziki or any of these other vegan dips. These also make a great addition to a vegan charcuterie board!
Vegan Air Fryer Veggies and Side Dishes
An air fryer is not just for fried foods! It makes DELICIOUS veggies and quick side dishes.
Air fryer tomatoes
These delicious air fryer tomatoes are great as a side dish or on whole wheat toast with vegan mayo for a roasted tomato sandwich!
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Easy air fryer Brussels sprouts that are crispy and made with just six ingredients!! Plus, they’re ready in just 30 minutes. You can make these Brussels sprouts in the air fryer and serve them with the delicious balsamic maple dressing!
Air Fryer Eggplant
f you're a fan of crispy breaded eggplant, then you'll love this air fryer eggplant. This recipe is vegan-friendly and can easily be made gluten-free with just one swap!
Top these with vegan marinara sauce and some shredded vegan mozzarella and pop back into the air fryer for a minute to melt the cheese for a delicious vegan eggplant parm!
Air Fryer Carrot Fries
Carrot fries are a great way to get more veggies in your diet while still getting that awesome dipping fry-shaped experience. Try these air fryer carrot fries!
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are a simple side dish ready in less than 20 minutes. Easy ingredients with the perfect crispy crunch and texture.
Air Fryer French Fries
French fries, but make them healthy. Fries from scratch made in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Broccoli
Air Fryer broccoli recipe is easy to make in just 15 minutes! It’s a great way to add veg to every meal.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks - Brown Sugar or Savory
These air fryer sweet potato chunks are the perfect simple side dish! And they can be made two ways: savory seasoned for everyday, or with brown sugar & cinnamon for holiday dinners!
Air Fryer Dessert
Yep, you can make vegan dessert in the air fryer too!
Air Fryer Baked Apples with Cinnamon & Pecans
Air Fryer Baked Apples with a cinnamon pecan crumble makes for an irresistible dessert. Sweet, soft and crunchy these apples are bursting with flavor.
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