Air Fryer Recipes for Vegetarians and Vegans

Air fryers are a popular kitchen appliance because they allow you to cook delicious and healthy meals quickly and easily. And for vegetarians and vegans, air fryers are a great option, as they enable you to enjoy all your favourite foods without using any oil.

Here are a few of the best air fryer recipes for vegetarians and vegans:

Air Fryer Falafel

• Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It's typically deep-fried, but you can easily make falafel in the air fryer.
• To make air fryer falafel, combine chickpeas, herbs, spices, and a little flour in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined. Then, form the mixture into small balls.
• Place the falafel balls in the air fryer basket and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

• Tofu nuggets are a great vegetarian alternative to chicken nuggets. They're also very easy to make in the air fryer.
• To make air fryer tofu nuggets, cut tofu into cubes and coat them in your favourite breading. You can use a store-bought breading mix or create your own by combining bread crumbs, herbs, and spices.
• Place the breaded tofu nuggets in the air fryer basket and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

• Roasted vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish. You can roast any vegetable in the air fryer, but some popular options include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and potatoes.
• To make air fryer roasted vegetables, cut them into bite-sized pieces and toss them with a little bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Place the vegetables in the air fryer basket and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.

Air Fryer Vegetable Quesadillas

• Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. You can easily make vegetarian or vegan quesadillas in the air fryer.
• To make air fryer vegetable quesadillas, spread some cheese on a tortilla and top it with your favourite vegetables. You can use any type of vegetable you like, but popular options include onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
• Fold the tortilla in half and place it in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 5-7 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls

• Spring rolls are a popular Asian snack or appetizer. You can easily make vegetarian or vegan spring rolls in the air fryer.
• Combine your favourite vegetables in a bowl to make air fryer vegetable spring rolls. You can use any vegetable, but popular options include cabbage, carrots, onions, and mushrooms.
• Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger to the vegetable mixture and stir.
• Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface and spoon a small amount of the vegetable mixture into the centre. Roll up the spring roll wrapper and seal the edges with some water.
• Repeat the process with the remaining spring roll wrappers and vegetable mixture.
• Place the spring rolls in the air fryer basket and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Reviews

Here are some reviews from people who have used air fryers to make vegetarian and vegan meals in the UK:

• "I love my air fryer! It's so easy to use and I can make so many delicious and healthy meals in it. I especially love making air fryer falafel and tofu nuggets. They're so crispy and delicious."
• "I've been using my air fryer for a few months and am so impressed. I'm a vegetarian, and I've been able to make so many delicious and creative meals."