Air Fryer Vegetarian Recipes

Air Fryer Falafel Scotch Eggs

Air Fryer Falafel Scotch Eggs

Classic Scotch eggs get a veggie twist with a well-seasoned falafel coating instead of meat, crisped up beautifully in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Aubergine Boats

Air Fryer Stuffed Aubergine Boats

Aubergine halves filled with spiced rice and vegetables, then air fried until tender for a hearty, flavour-packed meal.

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Air-Fried Tofu Katsu

Air-Fried Tofu Katsu

Vegan tofu katsu with a crisp crumb and tender centre, cooked in the air fryer for a lighter take on the Japanese classic.

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Aubergine Meatball Skewers

Aubergine Meatball Skewers

Vegetarian skewers made with aubergine meatballs, offering a tasty swap for traditional meat skewers and well suited to the air fryer.

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Beetroot Falafel

Beetroot Falafel

Bright beetroot falafel made in the air fryer, with a crisp outside and colourful twist on the classic chickpea favourite.

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Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Aubergine

Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Aubergine

Aubergine halves filled with cheesy pesto turn creamy in the middle and crisp at the edges in the air fryer, making a smart, comforting vegetarian dish.

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Chilli Honey Glazed Eggplant

Chilli Honey Glazed Eggplant

Tender air-fried eggplant coated in a sweet chilli honey glaze, making a simple side or veggie dish with a little heat.

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Coconut Crusted Tofu

Coconut Crusted Tofu

Coconut-crusted tofu with a crisp, golden coating, made simply in the air fryer for a tasty plant-based bite.

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Crispy Beetroot and Feta Balls

Crispy Beetroot and Feta Balls

Crispy beetroot and feta balls are a vibrant and flavourful dish, with a perfect balance of earthy beetroot and tangy feta, enhanced by a crunchy breadcrumb coating.

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Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Terrine

Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Terrine

Crispy cauliflower with a tangy buffalo kick and crunchy coating, made for serving as a punchy vegetarian starter or a bold side from the air fryer.

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Crispy Cauliflower Tacos

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos

Crispy air-fried cauliflower tucked into tacos makes a lighter meat-free meal with plenty of crunch.

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Crispy Chickpea and Red Pepper Patties

Crispy Chickpea and Red Pepper Patties

Crispy chickpea and red pepper patties with a wholesome bite, cooked in the air fryer for a satisfying meat-free option.

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Crispy Halloumi and Pesto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Crispy Halloumi and Pesto Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Meaty portobello mushrooms are filled with pesto and crisp halloumi for a satisfying vegetarian air fryer dish with plenty of savoury flavour.

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Crispy Lemon Herb Polenta Cakes

Crispy Lemon Herb Polenta Cakes

Crispy lemon herb polenta cakes achieve a perfect balance of a brittle crust and a soft, savoury centre, ideal for air frying.

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Crispy Marinated Tempeh Strips

Crispy Marinated Tempeh Strips

Marinated tempeh strips turn crisp in the air fryer while soaking up plenty of flavour. A simple protein-rich option for vegan or vegetarian meals.

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Crispy Quinoa and Black Bean Patties

Crispy Quinoa and Black Bean Patties

Wholesome quinoa and black bean patties with plenty of flavour and a crisp air-fried finish, ideal for a satisfying vegetarian meal with minimal oil.

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Crispy Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi

Crispy Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi

Spinach and ricotta gnocchi achieve a perfect balance of soft centres and crispy exteriors when cooked in an air fryer, making them a delightful dish to enjoy with your favourite sauce.

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Crispy Stuffed Courgette Flowers

Crispy Stuffed Courgette Flowers

Courgette flowers crisp up beautifully in the air fryer, with a golden coating and creamy ricotta and herb filling.

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Crispy Sweet Potato & Chickpea Cakes

Crispy Sweet Potato & Chickpea Cakes

Craggy, golden sweet potato and chickpea cakes with a soft, savoury centre. A handy air fryer option for a crisp finish without fuss.

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Falafel Waffles

Falafel Waffles

Crisp air fryer falafel waffles put a playful spin on the Middle Eastern classic, giving you all the herby chickpea flavour in a waffle-style shape.

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Halloumi Stuffed Peppers

Halloumi Stuffed Peppers

Sweet peppers filled with salty halloumi, cooked in the air fryer until tender and golden. A simple vegetarian option for a light meal or side.

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Harissa Roasted Chickpea Skewers

Harissa Roasted Chickpea Skewers

Harissa roasted chickpea skewers offer a spicy and aromatic twist on chickpeas, providing a satisfying crunch with a vibrant spice blend.

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Herb-Crusted Eggplant Medallions

Herb-Crusted Eggplant Medallions

Herb-crusted aubergine medallions offer a savoury crunch with a creamy centre, perfectly achieved using an air fryer for even browning without excess oil.

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Honey Miso Glazed Aubergine

Honey Miso Glazed Aubergine

Tender aubergine coated in a sweet-savoury honey miso glaze, cooked in the air fryer for a simple side or veggie main.

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Lentil and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Lentil and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Air-fried mushrooms filled with tender lentils and spinach for a simple, full-flavoured vegetarian dish that makes good use of hearty, wholesome ingredients.

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Miso Glazed Aubergine

Miso Glazed Aubergine

Tender air fryer aubergine with crisp edges and a rich miso glaze, bringing deep savoury umami flavour to a quick side or light dish.

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Parmesan Cauliflower Steak

Parmesan Cauliflower Steak

Thick cauliflower steaks cook beautifully in the air fryer, with savoury Parmesan, crisp edges and a tender centre.

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Parmesan Crusted Tofu

Parmesan Crusted Tofu

Air fryer tofu coated in a savoury Parmesan crust for a crisp, golden finish. A simple vegetarian option with plenty of texture.

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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Thick cauliflower steaks roast beautifully in the air fryer, turning tender in the middle with crisp, golden edges for a simple vegetarian dish.

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Roasted Red Pepper and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Roasted Red Pepper and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Wholesome stuffed peppers filled with quinoa and roasted red pepper, cooked in the air fryer for a simple meat-free meal.

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Salt and Pepper Tofu

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Crisp air fryer tofu with a salt and pepper coating, ideal for a fuss-free veggie dish with plenty of savoury bite.

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Sesame Ginger Tofu Bites

Sesame Ginger Tofu Bites

Sesame ginger tofu bites achieve a perfect balance of crisp, nutty edges and a tender centre, thanks to the air fryer's quick convection. Infused with ginger and sesame, these bites are a delightful addition to any meal.

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Smoky Chipotle Chickpea Patties

Smoky Chipotle Chickpea Patties

Smoky chipotle gives these chickpea patties a bold, warming kick, making them a satisfying meat-free option to cook in the air fryer.

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Spiced Cauliflower Steak

Spiced Cauliflower Steak

Thick cauliflower steaks are coated in warm spices and air fried until tender, making a simple, nourishing plant-based meal or side.

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Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Balls

Spiced Lentil and Sweet Potato Balls

Spiced lentils and sweet potato come together in crisp, flavour-packed vegetarian balls, ideal for a quick snack or light meal from the air fryer.

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Spicy Chickpea Falafel

Spicy Chickpea Falafel

Punchy chickpea falafels with a spicy kick, cooked in the air fryer for a lighter take on the deep-fried favourite.

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Sticky Honey Soy Tofu

Sticky Honey Soy Tofu

Sweet, savoury tofu bites coated in sticky honey soy, crisped in the air fryer for a tasty snack or meat-free bite.

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Sticky Mango Tofu Skewers

Sticky Mango Tofu Skewers

Tofu and mango chunks are threaded onto skewers and coated in a glossy, sticky marinade for a colourful air fryer bite with sweet and savoury flavour.

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Tandoori Inspired Air-Fried Tofu

Tandoori Inspired Air-Fried Tofu

Tofu gets a bold tandoori-inspired seasoning in this simple air fryer recipe, bringing plenty of flavour to a meat-free meal.

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Tandoori Jackfruit Skewers

Tandoori Jackfruit Skewers

Tender jackfruit skewers with tandoori-style Indian flavours, cooked in the air fryer for a vegetarian twist on a classic favourite.

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Tandoori Paneer Skewers

Tandoori Paneer Skewers

Tandoori paneer skewers cook beautifully in the air fryer, giving you a simple, tasty meat-free dish with classic spiced flavour.

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Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Meaty mushrooms and chickpeas wrap around eggs in this vegetarian twist on Scotch eggs, finished in the air fryer for a satisfying snack or picnic bite.

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