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25+ Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes

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Flavorful and delicious vegetarian air fryer recipes that you can make fast and easily, with very little oil. This collection includes healthy appetizers, snacks, sides, lunch and dinner recipes, and even comforting desserts.

Enjoy your favorite recipes, minus the guilt! I'll keep adding to this collection, so be sure to bookmark it!

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If you follow my blog, you know how much I love quick recipes that please the whole family! I create recipes that are low in effort and big on taste. And that's precisely why the air fryer has become my new favorite kitchen gadget.

The ease of cooking and quick cooking times are two big winning points, especially for weeknight meals. Plus the rapid air technology helps seal the flavors of spices and ingredients, making each bite flavorful. It also helps preserve the nutrients of food in the process.

Air Fryer Facts: You can find a detailed guide on an Air Fryer - how it works, which one to buy, and what all you can cook in it, in this article: How Does an Air Fryer Work?

In this collection of Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes, you will find plenty of choices for all courses. From crispy appetizers and snacks, perfectly roasted side dishes, to flavorful entrees and scrumptious desserts!

You can check out the full range of Air Fryer Recipes.

You may also like: 20 Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes

Let's take a look at these delicious and healthy, Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes:

Appetizers & Snacks

best samosas on serving platter with green and tamarind chutneys

Samosa Recipe - Air Fryer, Fried & Baked

Sharing my fail-proof samosa recipe with step-by-step instructions on the dough, filling and fold in the air fryer, oven or deep-fried.
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samosa chaat phyllo cups garnished with cilantro, pomegranate seeds and thin sev on white plate with chutneys in small bowls

Samosa Chaat Phyllo Cups

These Samosa Chaat Phyllo Cups are a bite-size version of popular Indian street food baked until crisp in the Oven, AirFryer or Crisplid!
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Air fried sweet potato fries on a plate with parchment paper

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Fries

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crispy & the healthy alternative to deep-fried! This perfect snack only takes about 15 minutes to make.
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homemade french fries on black plate with fry sauce in white bowl

Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

This Homemade French Fries recipe creates crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, golden brown baked french fries to serve with burgers and more.
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baked samosa stuffed jalapeno poppers on charcoal board with cilantro and tamarind chutney in two white bowls

Samosa Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

These Samosa Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are an Indian inspired take on the popular American appetizer that gets baked in the AirFryer, Crisplid or Oven.
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easy pizza bread recipe with fresh vegetables on black plate with blue napkin

Bread Pizza Toast - 5 Flavors

This quick and easy Bread Pizza recipe features sliced bread and fresh pizza toppings nestled with bubbly melted cheese ready in 20 minutes.
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Samosa flavored puff pastry pinwheels on a black plate

Pinwheel Samosa

This Samosa Pinwheels recipe is a crispy take on the popular Indian chaat that's wrapped in puff pastry and baked in the Oven or AirFryer.
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Side Dishes- Roasted Vegetables

Cubes of roasted air fryer sweet potatoes in a bowl with lemon wedges

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are crispy on the outside, yet creamy & fluffy inside. A nutritious & delicious side dish that is hands-off!
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a black cup full of potato wedges next to a small bowl of ketchup

Crispy Potato Wedges

These easy-to-make Air Fryer Potato Wedges are seasoned with a simple spice blend and are air-fried until fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside.
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roasted broccoli served with lemon slices

Air Fryer Broccoli

10-minute recipe for perfectly roasted Air Fryer broccoli. Enjoy this crisp, nutritious vegetable with pasta, curry, grilled meats or salads.
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Air Fryer carrots in bowl with garnish close up shot

Air Fryer Carrots (Perfectly Roasted)

These Air Fryer Carrots make a tasty low calorie, low carb side dish for any meal. Perfectly roasted carrots made easily in 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Balsamic Brussel Sprouts in bowl

Brussel Sprouts in Air Fryer

Easy recipe for healthy, low-carb and perfectly roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts made in your air fryer (or oven) in under 30 minutes!
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Air fried carrot fries with sriracha mayo on stacked black plate

Carrot Fries - Air Fryer or Oven

Enjoy crispy and sweet Carrot Fries as a healthy snack or side dish. These low-calorie, low-carb fries are made with 5 ingredents in just 22 minutes in the air fryer or oven.
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crispy okra on black serving platter

Kurkuri Bhindi - Crispy Okra

This easy air fryer Kurkuri Bhindi is a crispy okra recipe that's coated with gram flour and zesty Indian spices and cooked until perfectly crunchy.
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Stuffed mushroom cap filled with cheese, veggies and herbs

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Easy recipe for Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms. These crisp mushroom caps filled with veggies, herbs, and cheese are ready in 30 minutes.
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Roasted corn ears next to spices and chili powder and lime halves

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Crisp, juicy corn on the cob, perfectly roasted in the air fryer in 10 minutes. Add your favorite seasoning and enjoy it as a snack or side dish, or add it to your salads and soups.
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Spiced roasted potatoes in a bowl garnished with cilantro

Spicy Bombay Potatoes

Coated with a potpourri of Indian spices, and cooked till they are golden crisp. They're great as appetizers, or as a sidekick to any curry or roasted entree.
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Air Fryer Tofu on a black plate

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

This Air Fryer Tofu is the crispiest, most flavorful tofu ever! Cooked in just a few minutes, it's perfect over rice, noodles, or on its own.
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harissa roasted turnips in black bowl with fork and spoon on black kitchen towel

Harissa Roasted Turnips - Air Fryer | Oven

A simple Harissa Roasted Turnips recipe made with a sweet and smokey red chili paste and tender-crisp turnips is ready in under 30 minutes!
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plate of air fryer green beans above

Air Fryer Green Beans

10-minute recipe to air fry green beans using just 5 ingredients. Enjoy this low carb, low-calorie side dish with your favorite entree.
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Lunch & Dinner

platter of air fryer falafel with tzatziki and fresh veggies

Air Fryer Falafel

Air Fryer Falafel is a quicker and healthier version of classic deep-fried Middle Eastern street food, made using chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices!
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Pizza with tomato and basil

Flatbread Pizza

This crisp flatbread pizza is a quick and healthy meal using a handful of ingredients, made in the air fryer or oven in 20 minutes.
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three skewers of paneer tikka on black plate with chutney and onions on side

Paneer Tikka- Air fryer| Oven| Grill

This Paneer Tikka recipe is smokey and spicy with a zingy finish prepared in the Air Fryer, Oven or Grill served as an appetizer or meal.
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Naan pizza with paneer and peppers on black slate

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza

This Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is a fusion of Indian flatbread, pizza toppings and yogurt-marinated paneer cheese that's baked until golden and crispy.
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Cut up black bean quesadillas served on a cutting board

Black Bean Quesadilla

Crispy Black Bean Quesadilla filled with spiced black beans, peppers, onion, corn, and cheese! It's a delicious one-pan meal in 30 minutes!
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Desserts

Creamy bread pudding with blueberries in a white bowl

Blueberry Bread Pudding - Air Fryer/ Instant Pot/ Oven

Rich, creamy and so satisfying, this easy Blueberry Bread Pudding will become your new favorite dessert. Cubed croissants tossed with lemony custard, blueberries, cream cheese and a handful of other ingredients, this decadent dessert can be made in an Air Fryer, Instant Pot or oven.
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Chocolate bread pudding in a white bowl topped with whipped cream

Chocolate Bread Pudding

This easy chocolate bread pudding is a rich, decadent treat made with buttery croissants and plenty of chocolate. Easily made in the oven, air fryer, or Instant Pot.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Air Fryer and how does it work?

Air fryer is a countertop appliance that cooks food by pushing hot air under and around it, much like a convection oven. For a detailed explanation read How Does an Air Fryer Work?

Is Air Fryer Food Healthy?

Yes, food cooked in the air fryer is healthy. The rapid air technology cooks food faster and helps it retain the nutrients. It also takes very little to no oil to create a crisp texture, making it way healthier than other cooking methods like frying.

Is Air Fryer useful for vegetarians?

Yes, air fryers are great for cooking vegetarian or vegan food. You can cook a variety of vegetables and proteins (including paneer and tofu) in the air fryer using very little oil.

What Cannot be cooked in Air fryer?

Foods with wet batter should be avoided in the air fryer as that will result in soggy results. For a detailed look at foods to avoid in the air fryer, checkout this post. - How Does an Air Fryer Work?

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

Yes, you can put aluminum foil in an air fryer. Be sure to tuck it snuggly at the bottom so there is enough room for the hot air to circulate under the fryer basket/tray.

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Hi, I'm Aneesha!

A foodie by birth and the mind, body and soul behind Spice Cravings where I share my family's favorite easy recipes! A recipe doesn't make it on the blog unless it gets a thumbs-up from my taster-in-chief and teen-chefs - my husband and twin girls!

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