Roundup of vegan air fryer recipes including crispy snacks, easy dinners, and plant-based desserts made quick and healthy in the air fryer.
2 min readPublished:

Vegan Air Fryer Recipes: 10 Easy & Crispy Plant-Based Favorites

Recipe Collection

Why the Air Fryer Is Ideal for Vegan Cooking

The air fryer is one of the most efficient tools for cooking vegan air fryer recipes, especially when texture matters. It uses rapid hot air circulation to create a crispy exterior with minimal oil, making it ideal for plant-based proteins like tofu or plant-based burgers.

Air Fryer Tofu Is Better Than Oven-Baked

If you have not tried air fryer tofu, the difference is noticeable. Compared to baking, the air fryer:

  • Produces a crispier exterior
  • Reduces cook time by 30–40%
  • Requires little to no oil
  • Eliminates the need to flip multiple times on a sheet pan
  • Cleans the air fryer by picking up any crispiness leftover from a previous recipe.

Tofu becomes golden and firm on the outside while staying tender inside, even without pressing the tofu first before air frying!

The Air Fryer is Not Just for Tofu

Beyond tofu, the air fryer works well for:

  • Vegan chicken substitutes
  • Calzones and hand pies
  • Donuts and dessert-style doughs
  • Wraps and stuffed tortillas
  • Canned chickpeas (high-protein snack option)

Because it heats quickly and cooks evenly, it is especially useful for small-batch meals and weeknight dinners.

10 Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

Below you will find all my vegan air fryer recipes in one place, from high-protein savory meals to crispy snacks and plant-based desserts.

Crispy air fryer Biscoff baklava egg rolls filled with dates and cashews, lightly spiced with cinnamon and drizzled with maple syrup.
01American·23 min

Air Fryer Biscoff Baklava Egg Rolls (Vegan & Date-Sweetened)

Crispy air fryer Biscoff baklava egg rolls filled with sweet dates, cashews, warm cinnamon, and a hint of maple syrup, finished with a light lemon maple glaze.

Small PotFood Processor
Make this recipe→
Crispy vegan salt and pepper tofu air fried to perfection, tossed with colorful stir-fried veggies and served with rice for a quick, flavorful meal.
02Asian·50 min

Crispy Vegan Salt and Pepper Air Fryer Tofu with Stir-Fried Veggies

Crispy vegan salt and pepper tofu made in the air fryer with Chinese five spice, paprika, and stir-fried veggies in a savory balsamic soy sauce.

Tall SkilletSmall Pot
Make this recipe→
Cinnamon sugar vegan donut holes made in the air fryer, egg-free and dairy-free, featuring a tender interior and crisp edges fresh from cooking.
03American·20 min

Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donut Holes (Ready in 20 Minutes)

These vegan cinnamon sugar air fryer donut holes are a quick and easy breakfast or dessert made with simple pantry ingredients and no yeast or deep frying. Soft...

Electric MixerMixing Bowls
Make this recipe→
Crispy vegan chicken and spiced cumin potatoes wrapped tightly in a green spinach tortilla with melted Violife mozzarella cheese.
04American·40 min

Easy Vegan Chicken and Potato Air Fryer Wraps

Get crispy, delicious vegan chicken and potato wraps made fast in your air fryer. This quick recipe is ready in under 30 minutes for lazy mornings!

Tall SkilletMixing Bowls
Make this recipe→
Vegan breakfast tacos with seasoned vegan meat, onions, garlic, adobo, and salsa. Ready in 30 minutes or less.
05Tex-Mex·30 min

Quick Vegan Breakfast Tacos for Dinner (30-Minute Leftover Recipe)

Turn leftover taco fixings into a quick, 30-minute vegan dinner! These breakfast-style tacos are packed with flavor and use a simple red wine vinegar marinade.

Tall Skillet
Make this recipe→
Vegan calzone filled with vegan sausage, spinach, vegan mozzarella, tomato paste, and seasonings, baked in an air fryer to a golden crust.
06American·40 min

Quick Vegan Air Fryer Calzones with Premade Pizza Dough (No Oven Needed)

Make a quick dinner with this vegan air fryer calzone recipe! Uses premade dough and cooks in 8 minutes flat with no oven needed. Features a flavorful smoked pa...

Baking Sheet
Make this recipe→
Vegan Thai red curry with tofu, bell pepper, spinach, and coconut milk, served over rice for a quick, flavorful meal.
07Thai·40 min

Quick Vegan Thai Red Curry with Air Fryer Tofu (Maesri Paste)

Craving Thai food? This quick vegan red curry uses Maesri paste and crispy air fryer tofu to make a flavorful, restaurant-style meal in under 30 minutes.

Tall SkilletMedium SaucepanCan Opener
Make this recipe→
Vegan tofu and spinach stir-fry with sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger, served over rice for a quick, healthy meal.
08Asian·30 min

Air Fryer Tofu Stir Fry: Quick Vegan Weeknight Dinner

Fast, flavorful, healthy weeknight dinner! This air fryer tofu stir fry is a quick vegan meal with crispy tofu, garlic, spinach, and simple pantry ingredients.

Tall SkilletMedium Saucepan
Make this recipe→
Vegan agadashi tofu with crispy tofu in kombu soy broth, garnished with scallions, a savory Japanese-inspired dish.
09Japanese·50 min

Crispy Vegan Agedashi Tofu (Air Fryer & Coconut Oil Fry Method)

Recreate restaurant-quality agedashi tofu at home! This vegan recipe uses an air fryer and shallow fry for crispy tofu and features a savory, homemade Kombu das...

Tall Skillet
Make this recipe→
Vegan bagel burger with a plant-based patty, toasted everything bagel, vegan cream cheese, pickles, mustard, and ketchup, optionally drizzled with hot sauce.
10American·20 min

Quick Vegan Bagel Burger (20-Minute Beyond Patty & Cream Cheese)

This vegan bagel burger is a quick 20-minute weeknight meal made with an air-fried Beyond Burger, everything bagel, and creamy vegan cheese.

Toaster
Make this recipe→