25 Best Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

These air fryer vegetable recipes will have everyone happily eating their greens. 

After all, what do fussy eaters, dinner proteins, and hungry bellies all have in common? They love air fryer veggies!

Cooking veggies to perfection is not always easy. Unless you have an air fryer, of course!

Coat your veggies in a little oil and fry – it’s really that easy.

You can even get creative with it and try stuffed peppers, kale chips, or buffalo cauliflower bites.

From last-minute sides to carefully crafted menus, these air fryer vegetable recipes are too good to miss.

1. Air Fryer Vegetables

This is the best veggie side dish for just about any meal.

It combines an assortment of veggies for a broader range of flavors.

It has bell peppers, yellow squash, Brussels sprouts, and onions. 

The seasoning of garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano keeps it simple and versatile.

Pair it with oven-fried pork chops, roasted chicken, fish, or tofu. Or skip the protein entirely and dig in.

2. Air Fryer Broccoli

Is your broccoli turning out soggy or burned? Toss it in the air fryer. 

The trick is to add water to the bottom. The moisture helps prevent the broccoli from burning. 

You can keep it simple with salt and pepper. Or coat the broccoli with onion powder and garlic powder. 

Give it a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a twist of lemon for an immaculate broccoli bite.

3. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

I don’t care what the Brussels sprouts haters say, these are delicious!

If you love Brussels as I do, then you need to start making them in the air fryer too.

They’re crispy yet tender. They’re slightly charred and not burnt. So in other words, they’re perfect!

4. Air Fryer Roasted Carrots

You should probably start buying those giant bags of carrots because you’re about to start eating them a lot. 

These air fryer roasted carrots are remarkably addicting. The air fryer completely elevates this root veggie.

Throw together a homemade dip and eat them like fries. You can also pair them with all your family dinners. 

5. Air Fryer Zucchini

The air fryer is the perfect method for cooking every type of zucchini.

It lets you eat this summer veggie whenever you want without heating up the kitchen.

All you have to do is coat them in olive oil, add your spices, and air fry them up. 

For extra texture, use breadcrumbs, too.

6. Air Fryer Garlic Roasted Green Beans

Say hello to your new Thanksgiving side dish. 

With the oven loaded and stove occupied, there’s really only one solution. Head to the air fryer! 

Air fryer green beans cook in minutes. 

You won’t need a bunch of seasoning to make them taste great either. Just a teaspoon of garlic powder will do.

7. Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Achieving the perfect sweet potato consistency is no problem with an air fryer on your side.

Coat them in a little cooking oil and let them roast for about 15 minutes. 

While you’re waiting, you can prepare the rest of your meal.

These sweet delights are great in burritos, buddha bowls, fall salads, and more.

8. Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Turn off that oven because you won’t need it! You can make butternut squash in the air fryer. 

Squash takes quite some time in the oven. With the air fryer, it cooks in under 30 minutes. 

Use any spices you like. I’m loving this combo of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.

9. Air Fryer Cauliflower

I admit it was hard for me to cook cauliflower in the air fryer at first. 

Roasted cauliflower is just so scrumptious. It’s my favorite cooking method. 

Then I tried this recipe and it made a believer out of me.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the consistency is spot-on.

10. Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms

Is oil bogging down your sauteed mushrooms? Switch up your cooking method by utilizing the air fryer. 

After about 10 minutes, give the shrooms a little shake. Then let them cook a little longer. 

From pizza toppings to warm salad fixings, this is the best way to prepare your mushrooms.

11. Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Hemming and hawing about dinner? I just found the ideal solution.

These cheesy, meaty, and savory stuffed peppers will be a smash. 

Ground beef, rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and melty cheese are what you need. 

Colby Jack is a fine choice. I also like Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar.

12. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

This plant-based snack is habit-forming. 

The sweet tender zucchini and crispy breading just make you want to munch. 

They’re great without any extra condiments. Although, I do love to dunk them in a Greek dip like tzatziki. 

13. Air Fryer Yellow Squash

Yellow squash can get mushy pretty fast. That’s why the air fryer comes in handy. 

They cook on high heat for less than 10 minutes. 

When it’s done, the squash is tender without being too soft. 

14. 10-Minute Air Fryer Kale Chips

Snack healthy whenever hunger strikes thanks to these kale chips. 

In just 10 minutes, you can be snacking on leafy greens all the time.

Crispy, salty, and fresh, these chips have the best crunch, and they’re not greasy.

15. Air Fryer Beets

You can’t beat these beets! I love the shorter cook time and the versatility. 

With a simple seasoning, you can use these beets for so many things. 

Toss them in a beet salad or try them in roasted hummus. Sometimes, I just add goat cheese and dig right in.

16. Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes can be somewhat fickle and frustrating. 

Do you boil them before you saute them? Are some roasted pieces overdone and underdone at the same time?

I present to you this air fryer method. In just 25 minutes, your potatoes are cooked to perfection.

Breakfast, brunch, dinner, or holidays, this is the only method you need for cooking spuds.

17. Air Fryer Tomatoes

I love tomatoes any way you make them. This includes the air fryer. 

This cooking method concentrates their juices, making them extra flavorful

A drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning accentuate their sweetness. Although, even just salt and pepper works, too.

18. Air Fryer Pumpkin

Air fryer pumpkin is excellent with all kinds of fall dishes. Pasta, salads, pizza toppings, and power bowls are some ideas.

Just match your spices to the meal. You can use garlic, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, and then some. 

Use whatever you’re in the mood for.

19. Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

These zucchini fritters are great any time of day. They’re like plump veggie burgers, except all zucchini.

You need an egg for binding, spices, green onion, and parmesan cheese. 

For a gluten-free version, use almond or chickpea flour.

Whether you top them with sour cream or sandwich them in a bun, you’ll love this quick meal.

20. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

I’m a big fan of buffalo cauliflower. From the sauce to the texture, they’re incredibly poppable bites. 

And cooking them in the air fryer? It’s a total game-changer!

Give the vegetarians an option and bust these out as a game-day appetizer. Even the meat eaters will gobble them up.

Don’t forget the celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

21. Air Fryer Bell Peppers

These perfect peppers are so versatile. From fajitas to sausage, you’ll find plenty of uses. 

The process is very simple. Slices the peppers, toss them with olive oil and garlic powder, then air fry. 

They turn out very tender with a slight char reminiscent of the grill.

You can keep things interesting by mixing up the spices too. That means more options and more flavor for your meals.

22. Air Fryer Asparagus

You’ll want to memorize this method come spring. 

Making asparagus in the air fryer is effortless. Place them inside the basket, sprinkle them with garlic salt and olive oil, then wait. 

You can also add parmesan for more flavoring.  

There’s very little cleanup and the asparagus cooks in just 7 minutes. 

23. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Get ready to party because air fryer-stuffed mushrooms are in the house!

These savory morsels are like a magic trick. Once they hit the table, they instantly disappear. 

Stuffed with bacon, three types of cheese, and green onions, there’s a lot to love. 

Do everyone a favor and prep some more while the first batch is cooking. You can’t eat just one. 

24. Air Fryer Eggplant

Cooking eggplant can be a little tricky. It can often turn out soggy. Sometimes it’s just flat-out burned. 

That’s why you need an air fryer. Those rounds turn out just the way they should every time. 

If you’re using the eggplant for another dish, season with salt and pepper.

Otherwise, top the slices with parmesan and Italian seasoning. 

It’s a tasty side and a snack. Pair it with marinara sauce and it’s like a low-cal eggplant parmesan.

25. Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

I thought the only way to cook spaghetti squash was in the oven. Then I came across this life hack. 

Now, my spaghetti squash is ready in a fraction of the time.

You start by halving the squash, then drizzling olive oil over the top. Add any spices you want and cook.

The squash is ready in 20 minutes! Roasting tends to take at least 40 minutes or longer. 

It’s a low-carb and low-calorie alternative to pasta. Plus, you can top it with your favorite fixings.