10 Vegan Air-Fryer Recipes You Need to Try

A relative newcomer to the world of kitchen appliances, the air fryer is a godsend in a whole-food, plant-based kitchen. With the ability to force hot air more quickly and intensely than a convection oven, cooking times are reduced and you get crispy, crunchy textures—no oil required! To show you what's possible, we've put together a collection of our favorite vegan air-fryer recipes—from veggie chips to pizza, flaky pastries, wraps, patties, and more. Your friends and family will be truly amazed. And a bonus: All these vegan air-fryer recipes are completely free of animal products and oil.

Learn more about air-frying with our guide: Air Fryer 101.

Chopped Salad with Air-Fried BBQ Chickpeas

Chickpeas coated in a scrumptious homemade BBQ spice turn crispy and delicious in the air-fryer and make this quinoa salad extra special. Fresh veggies lend juiciness and crunch while an avocado dressing brings all the flavors together.

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Crispy air fryer beets sit atop a colorful green salad with spinach and other chopped veggies including fresh pair, in a hexagonal white bowl in bright light

Farro and Spinach Salad with Air-Fried Beets

Air-fried beet chips are a yummy snack in themselves, and when added to salads, like this spinach, farro, and pear combo, they give a tantalizing burst of color and flavor. Pro tip: For extra vibrance use both yellow and purple beets.

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air-fryer eggplant parmezzan - breaded and fried slices of eggplant atop a spaghetti dish with marinara sauce

Air-Fryer Eggplant Parmezzan with Pasta

In this plant-based take on an Italian favorite, air-fried eggplant slices sit atop linguine in marinara sauce with fresh basil. Coated with a seasoned blend of crispbread crackers and nutritional yeast, the eggplant rounds are deliciously crunchy with cheesy flavor.

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Colorful grain bowls with greens and sliced, crispy plantain chips, seasoned with jerk spices

Jerk Grain Bowls with Air-Fried Plantain Chips

Crunchy air-fried plantain chips offer a sweet and spicy pop to this three-grain salad bowl, while coconut flakes and pineapple add divine tropical flavor.

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Two bowls loaded with a colorful mix of chopped lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes over a pile of bulgur grains, topped with air-fryer falafel and drizzled with sauce

Greek Salad with Air-Fryer Falafel

For a crowd-pleasing family meal, try these oil-free, air-fried falafel in a mouthwatering Greek salad and cashew-based dressing or Tahini Dipping Sauce. The falafel also work well in Falafel Tacos.

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Air-Fryer Vegan Dish - Colorful Stir-Fry Dish with Veggies and Crispy Golden Sesame-Encrusted Tofu

Crispy Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry

In this succulent oil-free stir-fry, sesame-crusted, air-fried tofu sit atop fork tender veggies in an orange-infused, Chinese-style brown sauce. Serve over brown rice or another hot cooked whole grain.

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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato and Kale Calzones

Transport yourself to the busy streets of Naples with these vegan calzones. With a flaky pastry pouch stuffed with tender veggies coated in a cheesy sauce, it really is hard to believe they're oil- and dairy-free.

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Two breaded air-fryer portobello burgers shown from above, drizzled with Thousand Island dressing, which is also in a ramekin between the burgers

Air-Fryer Portobello Burgers with Thousand Island Aïoli

Even your hard-core carnivore friends will love these crispy breaded portobello mushroom burgers. Serve with cashew-based Thousand Island Aïoli.

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Air-Fryer Taquitos with Cauliflower and Black Beans

Healthy and delicious, these crunchy taquitos are made with corn tortillas and a melt-in-your-mouth black bean and riced cauliflower filling—one of our favorite vegan air-fryer recipes!

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Air-Fryer Mini Pizzas with Alfredo Sauce

Did you know it takes half as long to cook a mini pizza in an air-fryer as it does in a conventional oven? Top with a tasty cannellini bean sauce, fresh herbs, and veggies for a scrumptious snack or meal.

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