Recipes Everyday Cooking Cooking by Equipment Air Fryer 20 Vegan Recipes Made for the Air Fryer By Hayley Sugg Published on August 21, 2020 Close Photo: Buckwheat Queen The air fryer can be a vegan's secret tool for creating delicious meals. Great for getting a deep-fried taste without the extra fat, air fryers circulate hot air to help foods crisp up and cook. Use it to make extra crunchy crusts on tofu, crisp-tender veggies, and delightfully firm falafels. With our collection of 20 vegan recipes for the air fryer, you'll be an air fryer pro in no time. 01 of 20 Vegan Air Fryer Taquitos View Recipe Yoly Traditionally stuffed with cheese or chicken, these taquitos get a vegan twist thanks to the creamy potato filling. Serve with guacamole and salsa for dipping. The 6 Best Air Fryers, Tested by Allrecipes 02 of 20 Air Fryer Root Vegetables with Vegan Aioli View Recipe Bibi Root veggies like parsnips, carrots, and potatoes get extra crispy in the air fryer, the perfect contrast to the creamy aioli dipping sauce. 03 of 20 Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil," says recipe creator Buckwheat Queen. "Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better." This Pre-Pressed Tofu is Perfect for Fuss-Free Cooking 04 of 20 Air Fryer Roasted Salsa View Recipe France C Recipe creator France C says, "This simple restaurant-style salsa is made with vegetables that are first roasted in your air fryer. Roasting adds an extra depth of flavor, while mellowing the usual bite you'd get from the onion and garlic." 05 of 20 Vegan Jalapeño Cornbread in the Air Fryer View Recipe Bibi Nothing balances out sweet cornbread quite like the addition of some fresh jalapeños. The air fryer cooks the cornbread quickly, giving it a golden crust while the bread stays moist. 06 of 20 Air Fryer Polenta Fries View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Tubed polenta is easily turned into a crispy snack with the air fryer. Just toss in seasoning and a smidge of oil to create this simple snack or appetizer. 07 of 20 Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans View Recipe France C When you're tired of steamed green beans, this vegan air fryer recipe is a great alternative. The veggies are given a quick dip into Asian-inspired marinade before cooking to crisp-tender in the air fryer. 08 of 20 Air Fryer Beefy Vegan Taquitos View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Creamy, meaty, and spicy, these taquitos are filled with a pairing of vegan beef crumbles and dairy-free cream cheese. You'll have extra chipotle chilis in adobo sauce after making this recipe, but leftover can easily be frozen in individual tablespoon portions. 9 Ways to Use Up a Can of Chipotles in Adobo Sauce 09 of 20 Air Fryer Falafel View Recipe Buckwheat Queen These heavily spiced falafel are tasty enough to stand on their own, or equally delicious tucked into a pita. Since garbanzo bean flour is used as the thickener, this recipe is also naturally gluten-free. More Gluten-Free Recipes 10 of 20 Air Fryer Beyond Meat® Brats, Onions, and Peppers View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole It doesn't get much easier than this vegan dish. Beyond Meat Brats combine with peppers and onions for a classic pairing. Serve this over pasta, in a sandwich, or as a side dish. 11 of 20 Air Fryer Potato Wedges View Recipe Yoly No need to break out the deep fryer to enjoy crispy fries. These hearty potato wedges just need a quick toss in olive oil and spices before hitting the air fryer. 12 of 20 Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Chickpeas View Recipe France C If you like salt and vinegar chips, then you're going to love this protein-packed vegan snack. Chickpeas soak in vinegar for half an hour, then become irresistibly crunchy in the air fryer. 20 Dinners That Start With a Can of Chickpeas 13 of 20 Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots View Recipe fabeverydayblog Cajun seasoning is the secret ingredient to these homemade tots. "Pretty tasty. My kids liked these a lot," says reviewer Buckwheat Queen. "They go very well with hamburgers. The sweet and spicy were a nice contrast." 14 of 20 Air Fryer Spicy Roasted Peanuts View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole For when you need a deliciously crunchy and salty snack, these peanuts fit the bill. By using seafood seasoning (just double check for vegan-friendly ingredients), the toasted nuts boast a spicy kick. 15 of 20 Air Fryer Tofu View Recipe Bren Say goodbye to soggy tofu. Recipe creator Bren says, "These crispy tofu bites are great as a snack, a topping for a salad, or added to a stir-fry." 16 of 20 Air Fryer Roasted Bananas View Recipe Yoly Bananas in the air fryer might sound wrong, but once you take a bite of the sweet caramelized fruit, you'll know it was the right choice. Enjoy these on their own, or serve over a scoop of nice cream. 17 of 20 Potato Hay View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Whether you eat these with your fingers like fries, or take a fork to them like hash browns, we won't judge how you enjoy these spiralized potatoes. These Are the 8 Best Spiralizers, According to Thousands of Reviews 18 of 20 Air-Fried Ratatouille, Italian-Style View Recipe Traditional ratatouille vegetables — like zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper — are tossed with Italian seasonings and air fried until crisp-tender. 19 of 20 Spiced Air-Fried Chickpeas View Recipe Soumya Elizabeth Abraham A blend of nutritional yeast and spices gives these chickpeas a cheesy and smoky flavor profile. Eat as-is for a snack, or sprinkle over salads in place of croutons. The Best Air Fryers, Tested By Allrecipes 20 of 20 Air Fryer Plantain Chips View Recipe Yoly "Green plantains in the air fryer result in potato-like crunchy, crispy chips without being full of calories and fat," says recipe creator Yoly. "These can be sweet or savory, depending on which you are craving — use salt for savory or cinnamon-sugar for sweet chips. More Air Fryer Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit