Some of our favourite vegan air fryer recipes to liven up your meal times
Have you given in to the air fryer craze? The versatile kitchen gadget has taken the country by storm and everyone’s talking about their new favourite cooking companion.
Air fryers boast the ability to achieve the crispiest roast potatoes, as well as taking simple veggies to the next level. And they can do it more cheaply than the humble oven.
So, if you’re in need of some meal inspiration, check out these vegan air fryer recipes and our top tips on how to use this popular piece of kitchen kit.
What can you cook in an air fryer?
There’s not much you can’t cook in your air fryer. Although it’s not ideal for liquid-based foods, sauce, pasta or rice, it’s perfect for many everyday basics and desserts. You can even re-heat leftovers in the air fryer instead of using your microwave.
- Potatoes and chips
- Vegetables
- Chickpeas
- Falafel
- Tofu
- Mini pizzas
- Fajitas
- Banana Bread
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Crumble
How to use an air fryer
- For guidance on how long to cook different foods, check the manual for your air fryer.
- Keep the grate in the basket to allow hot air to circulate and cook the food properly and prevent excess oil.
- Give the food a shake (or flip if applicable) every few minutes to ensure it’s cooked through.
- You only need to apply a light coating of oil to achieve a crispy texture. Foods that already have a wet batter don’t need oil at all.
- Don’t overfill the basket as this can lead to some of the food being uncooked.
vegan recipes to try in your air fryer
1. Chipotle Chick’n Wraps
These air-fried wraps use Quorn’s vegan chick’n strips and the chipotle paste adds a fiery kick. The homemade mayo is simple to throw together using a few staple ingredients you can buy on a budget.
When you need a quick, easy and delicious lunch, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.
2. Double Down Mac’n’cheeseburger
Want to make your air fryer meals more interesting? This vegan mac’n’cheeseburger by Quorn is the ultimate fake-away treat.
Just use Quorn’s crunchy vegan fillet burgers and whip up a homemade mac ‘n’ cheese and you’ll have a real treat for the tastebuds.
3. Quorn’bab Flatbread
These vegan kebab flatbreads by Quorn prove you don’t need to order takeout to enjoy a tasty meal. Complete with homemade mint yoghurt and pickled cabbage topping, these Quorn’babs will be a hit with the whole family.
4. Sweet and Sour Air Fryer Tofu
Cooking your tofu in the air fryer is a game-changer. You’ll go crazy for this sweet and sour air fryer tofu recipe by Stu Henshall and Cauldron. Packed with protein and plant-based flavour, this recipe is an easy dinner you can enjoy any night of the week.
5. Chinese-style Air Fried Rice
Your new favourite fakeaway dish is here! This Chinese style air-fried rice is loaded with flavour and super easy to make. You can easily customise this recipe using leftovers, making it a great budget-friendly option.
Why not check out our vegan slow cooker recipes too?
