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19 Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes That Deliver Big Flavor Without the Meat

Published: Oct 7, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Who says meat-free meals can’t be just as satisfying? With the air fryer, you can create crispy, golden, and flavorful vegetarian dishes in minutes. This collection of 19 vegetarian air fryer recipes proves that plant-based eating is anything but boring. From crunchy appetizers to hearty mains and even lighter bites, each recipe makes the most of fresh ingredients while keeping things quick and easy. Perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining, or guilt-free snacking, these dishes will win over vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making frozen Brussel sprouts in the air fryer is so easy you won’t even believe it! In about 15 minutes from freezer to air fryer, you'll have perfectly cooked Brussel sprouts!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

Air Fryer Radishes

Air Fryer Radishes with parsley, salt, and pepper in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Radishes. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Radishes are incredibly easy to make and require only a few ingredients. They're a great low carb and low calorie side dish. They also spruce up your plate with color!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Radishes

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Peppers and Onions. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Peppers and Onions are so sweet and flavorful! They are incredibly easy to make and done in about 10 minutes! Cooking peppers and onions in the Air Fryer is so easy!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peppers and Onions

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash on a white plate with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a delicious side dish and easy low carb recipe. It's a good low carb alternative to pasta and great for those following a keto or paleo diet! BONUS it's super easy to make and done in less than 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air fryer Brussel Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy crispy and delicious brussel sprouts in only 10 minutes with this air fryer recipe! Needing only six ingredients, this side dish is sure to grace your weeknight menu over and over again. These brussel sprouts are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, and are gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Ninja Woodfire Grill Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes on a platter.
Ninja Woodfire Grill Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

So easy and so good, these simple potatoes are all about flavor and texture! With oodles of crispy bits on the edges and soft fluffy potatoes inside, these amazing potatoes are the best of both worlds!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grill Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Closeup of fingerling potatoes roasted in air fryer coated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and thyme dressing.
Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These crispy, light, creamy air fryer fingerling potatoes come together in 20 minutes for an easy, versatile side.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Plate of butternut squash in front of an air fryer with a blue napkin in the background.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer butternut squash is a savory & healthy side dish! Cubes of squash are tossed with spices & roasted in the air fryer. Ready in 20 min.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Frozen broccoli florets roasted on an air fryer tray.
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Keeping frozen broccoli on hand is a great option for an easy side dish but no one enjoys eating it as mush! This air fryer frozen broccoli recipe results in crispy seasoned broccoli florets everyone will love! It’s easy, quick and will instantly become a favorite.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Two crispy air fryer hasselback potatoes with chives, garlic and butter on a white plate.
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Golden brown with crispy buttery edges, these hasselback potatoes made in the air fryer are the ultimate side dish. Seasoned simply with garlic, salt, pepper and fresh chives, they pair perfectly with almost any meal and couldn’t be easier to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

Air fryer zucchini and squash on a blue plate.
Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This air fryer zucchini and squash recipe is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil and cooked in the air fryer until it achieves a delicious browning. This side dish is an easy air fryer recipe perfect for summer! 
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini and Squash

Air Fryer Asparagus

A plate of cooked asparagus spears garnished with sea salt and a lemon wedge.
Air Fryer Asparagus. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Asparagus is a finicky vegetable, in my opinion. Overcook it and you’ve got a limp, tasteless spear. Under cook it and it is bitter. But when you put it in the air fryer and season it just so? Chef’s kiss perfect. It might just change your mind about eating asparagus as it did mine.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Four ears of corn in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When it comes to cooking corn on the cob, I never considered making it in the air fryer. On the grill? Sure. In the microwave? You bet. Stovetop? Of course. But now that I’ve tried this method, I may never cook corn another way.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli florets with seasoning in an air fryer basket, some lemon slices and a striped cloth nearby.
Air Fryer Broccoli. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

You probably know that you can cook traditional sides in the air fryer, such as French fries. However, have you tried cooking vegetables this way? Read on for how to make broccoli in the air fryer and why you’ll never steam broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Diced and whole carrots in an air fryer basket on a wooden surface.
Air Fryer Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Are you craving a side dish that’s both satisfying and sweet? These air fryer carrots have just the right amount of brown sugar, butter and honey to turn this simple vegetable into a gourmet dish worthy of a sophisticated dinner party, a holiday get together or a simple weeknight dinner at home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

A sweet potato on a plate with a fork.
Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

So light and fluffy, making baked sweet potatoes in your air fryer is just about the easiest thing ever! And they cook so quickly, too!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Easy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe (Vegan Friendly)

Cubed tofu garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, served on a plate with a bowl of red dipping sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
Easy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe (Vegan Friendly). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Air fryer tofu nuggets are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Plus, they're also vegan-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets Recipe (Vegan Friendly)

Japanese Sweet Potato Air Fryer (Easy and Sweet!)

Sweet Japanese sweet potatoes roasted in the air fryer.
Japanese Sweet Potato Air Fryer (Easy and Sweet!). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Air fryer Japanese sweet potato! With minimal ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe is perfect for anyone craving a flavorful side dish.
Get the Recipe: Japanese Sweet Potato Air Fryer (Easy and Sweet!)

Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes

Loaded baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, green onions, and crispy fried onions, served on a wooden surface with a small bowl of more crispy onions in the background.
Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Looking for a new side dish idea? These air fryer twice baked French onion baked potatoes are sweet, creamy, savory, and oh so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Onion Baked Potatoes

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