I pulled together 25 air fryer vegetable recipes that make everyone, even the pickiest eaters, genuinely excited about their greens. Fussy eaters, dinner proteins, hungry bellies… they all go absolutely wild for air fryer veggies.
1. Easy Air Fryer Mushrooms
If oil is weighing down your sautéed mushrooms, switch to the air fryer. After about 10 minutes, I give the basket a little shake and let them cook a touch longer. Whether I’m piling them on pizza or tucking them into a warm salad, this is hands down the best way to prepare mushrooms.
2. Air Fryer Asparagus
Come spring, you’ll want to memorize this method. Air fryer asparagus is effortless.
Place the spears in the basket, sprinkle with garlic salt and olive oil, and let it go. A shower of Parmesan at the end adds even more flavor.
3. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Ignore the haters, these Brussels sprouts are flat out delicious. If you love them as much as I do, you have to start making them in the air fryer.
They turn out crispy on the edges and tender in the center, with a light char that’s never burnt. In other words, they’re perfect.
4. Air Fryer Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Meet your new Thanksgiving side dish hero. When the oven is loaded and every burner is spoken for, I head straight to the air fryer.
These garlicky green beans cook in minutes. Problem solved, holiday magic achieved.
5. Air Fryer Tomatoes
I adore tomatoes any way you make them, and the air fryer is no exception. This method concentrates their juices, making them extra flavorful. A drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning accentuate their natural sweetness, though even just salt and pepper works beautifully.
6. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
I am a huge fan of buffalo cauliflower. Saucy, perfectly textured, and ridiculously poppable.
Cooking them in the air fryer changes everything. Bust these out as a game day appetizer for the vegetarians, but trust me, even the meat eaters will gobble them up.
7. Air Fryer Broccoli
Is your broccoli coming out soggy or scorched? I learned a little trick: add a splash of water to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
That bit of steam keeps it from burning. From there, keep it simple with salt and pepper, or coat the florets with onion powder and garlic powder for extra oomph.
8. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
This plant based snack is seriously habit forming. The sweet tender zucchini and crispy breading make me want to munch endlessly.
They’re wonderful all on their own. Though I do love dunking them in a cool Greek tzatziki.
9. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Air fryer stuffed mushrooms are in the house. These savory little morsels are like a magic trick: they hit the table and instantly disappear. Stuffed with bacon, three types of cheese, and green onions, there’s so much to love in every bite.
10. Air Fryer Beets
You cannot beat these beets. I’m obsessed with the shorter cook time and all the ways I use them.
A simple seasoning and they’re ready for a beet salad or blended into roasted hummus. Sometimes I just add goat cheese and dig right in.
11. Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
I used to think the oven was the only route for spaghetti squash. Then I stumbled on this life hack.
Now it’s ready in a fraction of the time. I halve the squash, drizzle the top with olive oil, add any spices I’m craving, and let the air fryer work its magic.
12. Air Fryer Vegetables
This is my go to veggie side dish for practically any meal. I toss together bell peppers, yellow squash, Brussels sprouts, and onions, so every bite has a different flavor and texture.
The air fryer turns them tender with just a little crisp. It’s the easiest way to get a colorful mix of veggies on the table fast.
13. 10-Minute Air Fryer Kale Chips
Whenever a snack craving strikes, these kale chips are my healthy fix. In just 10 minutes, I’m crunching on leafy greens that are salty, fresh, and not at all greasy. The best crunch in the game, honestly.
14. Air Fryer Yellow Squash
Yellow squash can turn mushy in a heartbeat. That’s exactly why the air fryer is so handy.
They cook on high heat for less than 10 minutes, coming out tender without ever going too soft. It’s the perfect texture every time.
15. Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Getting that dreamy sweet potato texture is a non issue with an air fryer. I coat them in a little cooking oil and let them roast for about 15 minutes.
While they work their magic, I prep the rest of the meal. Fluffy, tender, and totally hands off.
16. Air Fryer Pumpkin
Air fryer pumpkin is excellent tossed into all kinds of fall dishes. Pasta, salads, pizza toppings, power bowls, you name it.
I just match the spices to whatever I’m making: garlic, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, the list goes on. Whatever I’m in the mood for, it works.
17. Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
These zucchini fritters are great any time of day. They’re like plump veggie burgers made entirely of zucchini.
An egg holds everything together with spices, green onion, and Parmesan. For a gluten free version, I use almond or chickpea flour.
18. Air Fryer Bell Peppers
These perfect peppers are so versatile. From fajitas to sausage, you’ll find a million uses.
The process is incredibly simple: slice them, toss with olive oil and garlic powder, and air fry. They turn out wonderfully tender with a slight char that reminds me of the grill.
19. Air Fryer Cauliflower
I’ll confess, I struggled with air fryer cauliflower at first. Oven roasted cauliflower is so scrumptious, it’s my favorite way to cook it.
Then I gave this recipe a try and it made a believer out of me. Now I get all that incredible flavor in way less time.
20. Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes can be fickle and frustrating. Do you boil them first?
Why are some pieces overdone while others are still hard? Let me introduce the air fryer method. In just 25 minutes, every single potato is cooked to absolute perfection.
21. Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
I’ve started buying giant bags of carrots because these air fryer roasted carrots are incredibly addicting. The air fryer takes this root veggie to a whole new level.
I whip up a quick homemade dip and eat them like fries. They’re dreamy alongside any family dinner too.
22. Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Hemming and hawing over dinner? I just found the perfect fix.
These cheesy, meaty, savory stuffed peppers are a guaranteed hit. Ground beef, rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and plenty of melty cheese come together in the most satisfying way.
23. Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Turn off the oven, you won’t need it. I make butternut squash in the air fryer now and it’s a total revelation.
What takes forever in the oven is ready in under 30 minutes. Right now I’m loving a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne, but any spice mix you adore works here.
24. Air Fryer Zucchini
The air fryer handles every type of zucchini beautifully. I can enjoy this summer squash whenever a craving strikes, without heating up the whole kitchen.
A quick coat of olive oil, a shower of my favorite spices, and into the basket they go. Done and delicious.
25. Air Fryer Eggplant
Cooking eggplant can be a little tricky. It often turns out soggy or sometimes flat out burned.
That’s exactly why you need an air fryer. Those rounds come out just the way they should, every single time. If I’m using it for another dish, I simply season with salt and pepper.