Vegetarian air fryer recipes

21 Flavourful vegetarian air fryer recipes

This collection is your shortcut to craveable vegetarian plates. We have divided our range into different categories, including dinner recipes, potato recipes, egg recipes, and much more.

We cover a wide selection of vegetarian air fryer cooking options and present our favourite recipes in each category so that you can start your vegetarian air fryer adventure fully inspired.

Vegetarian dinner recipes made in the air fryer

Embrace the convenience of cooking in an air fryer with these delicious and easy dinner recipes.

We begin with air fryer falafel, where chickpeas meet parsley, cumin, and coriander for a nutty, aromatic bite that is crisp on the outside and tender within. It is brilliant tucked into a warm pitta with tahini or scattered over a mezze.

You can also try our air fryer halloumi, which turns the famous Indian cheese golden at the edges and soft in the centre, perfect when folded into flatbreads with crunchy salad or served as the centrepiece for burger night.

For a lighter crunch, air fryer spring rolls celebrate a vegetarian filling of mushrooms, cabbage, ginger, garlic, and soy. The rolls get a crunchy, bubbly surface and pair well with a cool, creamy dip and a fresh salad on the side. For example, this Asian cucumber salad. Our recipe uses fish sauce, but you can easily substitute it with a vegetarian option of your choosing.

Classic vegetarian potato recipes in the air fryer

When only potatoes will do, the air fryer delivers everything you love: bronzed edges, fluffy middles, and flavours that range from simple and salty to luxuriously creamy. We are talking weeknight-friendly comfort you can pile beside anything, from fresh salads to hearty mains. Air fryer jacket potatoes promise fluffy centres and crisp, salty skins, perfect with melted herb butter, while air fryer roast potatoes bring paprika-dusted crunch and a soft, steamy bite, particularly good with a creamy white-cheese pesto dip. If you want a more rustic texture, these air fryer smashed potatoes crack and frill at the edges under garlic butter and a bubbling blanket of Cheddar and Maasdam.

Take the presentation up a notch with air fryer Hasselback potatoes, their fan-cut slices catching butter and salt, so every ridge turns golden and irresistible. For something luxurious, this recipe for air fryer dauphinoise potatoes layers thin potatoes with cream, onion, garlic, and a final gratin of cheese, resulting in spoonable comfort that steals the spotlight.

Crispy vegetarian air fryer sides and snacks

These nibble-ready snacks and sides are all vegetarian and air-fried, ensuring a satisfying crunch every time. Their punchy seasonings, creamy dips, and textures switch satisfyingly between shatter, chew, and cream in every mouthful. Air fryer sweet potato fries balance natural sweetness with garlic, chilli, and a light cornflour crunch for fries that shine with smoky dips. If you are looking for regular potatoes instead of the sweet kind, these air fryer fries go herb-savoury with oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, paprika, and a flicker of cayenne, yielding golden sticks that go well with a wide array of dips.

One of our favourite crispy snacks is air fryer beans. They puff easily into crisp-creamy butter-bean bites seasoned with garlic, cayenne, rosemary, and salt. They are particularly tasty when served with a cool herb cheese dip.

This recipe for air fryer broccoli turns florets nutty-sweet with butter and rapeseed oil. While the florets are still hot, they are topped with mild, semi-soft cheese, pumpkin seeds, basil, and a pinch of chilli flakes for a creamy, crunchy contrast. Our air-fried cauliflower becomes tender with caramelised edges. It is served on a cold yoghurt dressing with lemon, honey, and harissa and topped with sesame seeds and dill, creating a complete flavour experience.

Vegetable-based vegetarian air fryer sides

Need a capable co-star for your main? These vegetable-based sides bring char, creaminess, and crunch in minutes. The plates feel fuller, fresher, and more colourful. Expect nutty edges, cool sauces, and toppings that land with purpose, each one ready to slot into whatever you are serving tonight.

Keep the freshness coming with air fryer cabbage. Our version is charred at the edges, soft at the core, served over crème fraiche, and crowned with toasted hazelnuts, parsley, lemon zest, and chilli. For a cheesy crunch, try these air fryer smashed Brussels sprouts. Press them flat to maximise surface area, then pick up garlic, paprika, and a molten Cheddar-Maasdam finish.

On busy nights, air fryer vegetables offer a colourful medley. They are tender with a little hint of char and an easy partner to most mains. When you crave summer sweetness, no matter what time of year, air fryer corn on the cob is easy to prepare and delicious when served with coriander butter.

Make these vegetarian egg recipes in your air fryer

If you want speed, comfort, and versatility in one pan-free swoop, eggs in the air fryer are the way to go. They provide soft centres, golden edges, and easy wins from breakfast to late supper. Air fryer omelette sets softly with a golden edge and pockets of aged Havarti for a rich, creamy bite that pairs well with a crisp salad. Air fryer frittata combines spinach and Cheddar with fluffy eggs, creating a sliceable bake suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch. Both recipes are easily made with the hot air circulation of the air fryer.

When simplicity calls, air fryer boiled eggs offer set whites and your preferred yolk, from jammy to firm, depending on your preference, for snacks, salads, grain bowls, and more. In the more playful corner, air fryer egg toast nests an egg in a slice of bread under a gooey mozzarella blanket, finished with chives, peppery radishes, and a swipe of Dijon.

Get inspiration for air fryer baking, desserts, and breakfast

Round off your vegetarian air fryer journey with sweet bakes and bright morning ideas that are just as speedy as your savoury favourites. For a full tour, dip into our air fryer baking and dessert recipes, a collection that gathers every sweet treat in one place. If you want more technical knowledge about using an air fryer, check our guides on how to use an air fryer and how to bake in the air fryer for technique, timings, and tips.

Craving an easy start to the day? Browse air fryer breakfast recipes for the complete morning option lineup, and then hop to 8 delicious air fryer breakfast ideas for our most irresistible picks when time is short and hunger is high. If all of this is going too fast, take a step back and look at our air fryer recipes for beginners.