I don’t know about you but when it comes to days when I do not have the luxury of time to cook a whole proper meal, I just get my handy dandy air fryer and everything is fine again. My meals are properly cooked and I am well-fed.
And the best part? You can fry any food without soaking your ingredients in oil. Yes, fried foods can be healthy too as long as you use an air fryer.
And they all usually take less than 10 minutes to cook, making it a way faster cooking method than deep frying or using an oven!
With that in mind, here is a list of healthy air fryer vegetarian recipes you can easily do!
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25. Air Fryer Acorn Squash Recipe
Looking for a hearty meal for Fall or even just a snack or side dish? Why not try this air fryer acorn squash recipe that is rich in flavor and is perfect to serve during parties and get-togethers? The best part? You will not need to use a lot of cooking equipment. Just bring out your air fryer and you are good to go!
Check the recipe here.
24. Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe
Want a healthier alternative to your usual, plain fries? Why not get zucchini and turn them into fries? This air fryer zucchini fries recipe gives you crispy yet tender fries. And the good about this is that even your picky eater kids can’t say no to these!
Check the recipe here.
23. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Want a creative way to add more flavor to your cauliflower? Why not take a break from chicken wings and make your own buffalo cauliflower wings? This air fryer buffalo cauliflower recipe takes less than 20 minutes to cook and is super rich in flavor!
Check the recipe here.
22. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Say goodbye to your unhealthy fast food fries and say hello to these air-fried sweet potato fries that is already rich in flavor and is definitely way healthier than your fast food fries! And do not worry since you will be using an air fryer, there will be no deep frying at all!
Check the recipe here.
21. Air Fryer Pizza Recipe
Yes, you can make your own homemade pizza using an air fryer! This air fryer pizza recipe is actually very easy to prepare and is fun to make with your kids! The best part is that you can control and add which ingredients are in your pizza depending on your diet.
And guess what? Your air-fried pizza can be cooked in under 10 minutes!
Check the recipe here.
20. Air Fryer Egg Rolls Recipe
What I love about air fryers is that you can easily cook your food and make them so crispy and crunchy as if you have deep-fried them! With that said, this air fryer egg rolls recipe is not only easy and delicious to make, but is also crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
Check the recipe here.
19. Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Are you looking for a healthy and easy snack to munch on during your free time? These air fryer pumpkin seeds literally only require less than 5 ingredients and a few minutes of your time! You can eat them on their own as snacks, mix them in oatmeal, salads, and more!
Check the recipe here.
18. Air Fryer Plantains Recipe
This air fryer plantains recipe is perfect for those on a vegetarian or vegan diet and looking for an easy and healthy snack. And unlike the traditional way to cook plantains, this recipe keeps everything low-carb and diet-friendly by using an air fryer!
Check the recipe here.
17. Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
French fries are really not the healthiest food on the planet especially if they are deep-fried in oil. But what if I tell you that you can now eat your fries without feeling guilty about your health? This air fryer french fries recipe cooks your fries into their crunchy goodness without needing a lot of oil!
Check the recipe here.
16. Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Recipe
If you do backyard summer get-togethers, then you’ll love this air fryer corn on the cob recipe! You will not need to turn on and heat your grill (and have yourself smell like smoke) because your air fryer can easily cook your corn on the cob perfectly.
Check the recipe here.
15. Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
Do you love adding broccoli to your meals? If so, then using an air fryer is one of the quickest ways you can cook your broccoli! This is perfect for when you are in a rush and you want to make sure your broccoli is cooked in a healthy way (without using any oil!).
Check the recipe here.
14. Air Fryer Beets Recipe
Beets are a great addition to your meals since they are highly nutritious yet delicious. And one way I roast beets is by using an air fryer! Air fryers are great substitutes for grills or pans and are perfect if you are in a hurry to prepare your meals.
Check the recipe here.
13. Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
Looking for a delicious vegan or vegetarian snack or side dish? This air fryer asparagus recipe is a very easy side dish that takes less than 10 minutes to cook! Pair this with your favorite meals and you are good to go.
Check the recipe here.
12. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
These air-fried stuffed mushrooms are great appetizers to serve for parties or get-togethers. You can easily substitute the bacon here for any vegetarian meat substitutes – you have the freedom!
Check the recipe here.
11. Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Did you know that you do not need to deep fry your falafel to cook them? Yes, through this air fryer falafel recipe, you can have a perfectly golden brown falafel that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside – no deep frying is needed!
Check the recipe here.
10. Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans are definitely one of the many healthy foods you can cook in your air fryer that only takes less than 10 minutes! You can make this air fryer green beans recipe with your kids and pair it with your favorite meals or even eat them by themselves.
Check the recipe here.
9. Air Fryer Green Bean Fries Recipe
Are you thinking of more ways on how you can cook and prepare your green beans? Why not make green bean fries using the air fryer? This air fryer green bean fries recipe is perfectly healthy and can be the perfect substitute for your regular fries. In fact, you can easily trick your kids into eating these – yes, it’s that easy and delicious!
Check the recipe here.
8. Air Fryer Apple Chips Recipe
Chips are definitely one of my comfort snacks. However, I must admit that they are not the healthiest. This is why I highly recommend this crunchy air fryer apple chips recipe that will make you forget about your store-bought chips! These are perfectly healthy and easy to make!
Check the recipe here.
7. Air Fryer Kale Chips Recipe
Here is another easy recipe to substitute your unhealthy chips with! This air fryer kale chips recipe is one of my best vegetarian air fryer recipes because it is healthy, easy to make, and delicious to munch on! Plus, you will be getting your healthy greens nutrients easily. Yes, even kids will love them!
Homemade Green Kale Chips with Vegan Cheese
Check the recipe here.
6. Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Looking for an easy vegan air fryer snack to make? This air fryer chickpeas recipe is just the perfect vegan and vegetarian-friendly snack to munch on during your free time. You will only need a few ingredients and a few minutes of your time and you now have a whole set of snacks (or side dish)!
Check the recipe here.
5. Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe
This easy air fryer eggplant recipe cooks and crisps your eggplants without needing to use a lot of oil. Aside from that, we make the eggplant slices really thin so that you can treat them as healthy chips for you and your kids to munch on! You can even add parmesan cheese to add more flavor to it.
Check the recipe here.
4. Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe
Fall foods are just one of the tasty dishes you can make in your air fryer. And this air fryer butternut squash recipe is an example of that. This recipe is rich in flavor and nutrients and can be eaten on its own or served as a side dish! Add in your favorite spices and you are in for a hearty and filling meal.
Check the recipe here.
3. Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
Did you know you can make crispy tofu in just a few minutes in the air fryer? Yes, this air fryer tofu recipe gives you a crispy tofu on the outside but perfectly tender on the inside! You can experiment with your favorite seasonings and marinades to make your tofu even more flavorful.
Check the recipe here.
2. Air Fryer Carrots with Parmesan Cheese Recipe
One way to use your air fryer is to cook carrots in it! This air fryer carrots recipe is not just your usual roasted carrots recipe. We put a twist (and flavor) in it by adding parmesan cheese! You can serve this as a side dish alongside rice, a healthy salad, and more, or eat these by themselves.
Check the recipe here.
1. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
One of my favorite vegetable recipes to make in an air fryer is this air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe! You will get a crispy on the outside but tender on the inside result without needing to deep fry or use an oven. And it only takes around 10 minutes to perfectly cook!
Check the recipe here.
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