You may already know how to use your air fryer to preparecrispy chicken legs or juicy meatballscan be used with less oil. But what about vegetables? Our selection of air fryer vegetable recipes will inspire you to use the trendy cooking appliance for all the vegetables in your fridge (and pantry). Whether you want to prepare a quick snack or an unusual vegetable side dish, you'll find a delicious recipe for every occasion here.
Make your own crispy hot air fryer fries
While you're baking steaks in the oven for dinner, you can make French fries in your new favorite kitchen appliance. Instead of swimming in oil, these air fryer fries only require a single tablespoon of oil. Cook your fries in batches to ensure air can circulate around the potatoes in the cooking basket so they become crispy enough.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt
preparation
1. First wash and peel the potatoes. To prevent them from discoloring after a short time, place the peeled potatoes in a bowl of cold water until you are ready to cut them. Cut the potatoes into strips about 1 cm thick and put them back in the cold water.
2. Then drain the potatoes and pat dry on paper towels. Place in a large bowl and mix thoroughly with the tablespoon of oil.
3. Place half of the potatoes in the cooking basket of the hot air fryer. Set to 200°C and deep-fry for about 6 minutes. Then take out the basket and shake the potatoes vigorously. Bake for another 8 minutes or until the potatoes have turned golden brown. The total duration is approximately. 15 to 17 minutes. Place in a flat baking tray. Sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven at 100°C while you fry the remaining potatoes.
Nutritional information per serving: 125 calories; total fat 2g; saturated fat 0 g; polyunsaturated fat 2 g; monounsaturated fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 393 mg; potassium 443 mg; Carbohydrates 24g; fiber 2g; sugar 2g; protein 2 g; trans fatty acids 0 g; vitamin AO IU; Vitamin C 15mg; Thiamine 0 mg; riboflavin 0 mg; Niacin equivalents 2 mg; Vitamin B6 0 mg; folate 10 mcg; Vitamin B12 0 mcg; calcium 6 mg; Iron 0 mg.
Sweet potato nuggets
With just three ingredients (plus a little salt), you can make these croquettes in the air fryer. Using sweet potatoes provides an extra dose of vitamins A and C. Their high fiber and antioxidant content can also support intestinal health.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled (400 g in total)
1 tablespoon potato starch
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt, divided
Antihaft-Kochspray
To serve: ketchup without added salt
1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Then transfer the potatoes to a plate to cool, about 15 minutes.
2. Grate the cooked potatoes into a medium bowl (use the side with large holes). Mix gently with potato starch, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Form the mixture into approximately 24 cubes (2.5 cm) or 12 cylinders.
3. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place half of the cubes (about 12) in a single layer in the basket and spray with cooking spray. Bake at 200°C for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly browned. Turn the cubes over halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the frying basket and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Repeat the process with the remaining cubes and salt. Serve immediately with ketchup.
A notice:
Spraying the sweet potato cubes with cooking spray helps with browning and crisping, although they still won't brown evenly in the air fryer. Make sure to cook the sweet potatoes in the water just long enough so that they are easy to grate and shape, but still have a little structure. Not a fan of ketchup? Do insteaddiesen Tzatziki-Dip.
Nutritional information per serving: 78 calories; total fat 0 g; saturated fat 0 g; sodium 335 mg; Carbohydrates 19g; fiber 2g; sugar 8g; protein 1g; Calcium 10 mg.
Healthy Air Fryer Recipes – Baked Vegetables
Baking vegetables in the ovenis a pretty simple task. But if you don't want to turn on the oven or just need to cook a few portions for dinner, preparing vegetables in the air fryer is the best solution. Plus, this recipe is a quick and easy way to use up vegetables before they go bad. When cooked in the air fryer, the vegetables become tender but not mushy.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 cups tender vegetables (zucchini, summer squash, peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, asparagus) or firm vegetables (fresh potatoes, carrot, turnip, parsnip, winter squash, celeriac, sweet potato), cut into 2cm pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon or more spices of your choice
Spice ideas
Italian spice mix, herbs de Provence, smoked paprika or gremolata (more on that below)
Gremolata (aromatic seasoning mixture from Italian cuisine)
30 g chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 chopped garlic clove
preparation
1. Preheat the hot air fryer to 180°C. Place vegetables, oil, salt, pepper and desired spice mix in a bowl. Mix and distribute in the cooking basket.
2. Cook the tender vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Cook potatoes and other firm vegetables for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutritional information per serving: 39 calories; total fat 2g; saturated fat 0 g; sodium 156 mg; Carbohydrates 4g; fiber 1g; sugar 2g; Protein 1 g.
Dip recipes that go perfectly with baked vegetables
Aioli with roasted red peppers
Mix 100 g mayonnaise, 1 chopped garlic clove, 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper and 1 tablespoon each extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Makes about 150 ml.
Herb vinaigrette
Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each chopped fresh herbs, white wine vinegar and chopped shallots, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Makes about 100 ml of vinaigrette. By the way, you can find more simple vinagrette recipesin this article.
Buffalo cauliflower recipe for the air fryer
If you own an air fryer, you definitely need to try this healthy version of buffalo wings! Low-carb and vegetarian-friendly, cauliflower in spicy sauce can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes to 12 minutes per serving
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 kg cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vinegar
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Coarse salt (optional)
Thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Blue cheese dip or ranch salad dressing
preparation
1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, chili sauce, butter, vinegar and garlic powder. Place half of the cauliflower in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Keep warm on a baking tray in the oven at 100°C while you fry the remaining cauliflower. Sprinkle with salt and scallions before serving, if desired. Serve with blue cheese dip.
Nutritional information per serving: 229 calories; total fat 20g; saturated fat 9 g; polyunsaturated fat 5 g; monounsaturated fat 5 g; cholesterol 35 mg; sodium 993 mg; potassium 657 mg; Carbohydrates 11g; fiber 4g; sugar 5g; protein 4 g; Vitamin A 411 IU; Vitamin C 118 mg; Thiamine 0 mg; riboflavin 0 mg; Niacin equivalents 1 mg; Vitamin B6 0 mg; folate 117 mcg; Vitamin B12 0 mcg; calcium 56 mg; Iron 1 mg.
Glazed carrots
Need an impressive side dish right away? These delicious air fryer glazed carrots are ready in just 20 minutes. For a pretty presentation on the plate, you can use colorful baby carrots (yellow and purple). Of course, the recipe also works with normal carrots that you may already have in the fridge.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
450 g colorful carrot vegetables (bunch carrots, yellow and purple carrots), peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces, large pieces halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
preparation
1. Preheat the hot air fryer to 200°C. Coat cooking basket with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Then add the carrots and mix well to coat. Place carrots in a single layer in the cooking basket. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
2. Place cooked carrots in a large bowl while they are still warm. Add the balsamic glaze and butter and coat the carrots well. Sprinkle with chives before serving.
Crispy zucchini chips from the air fryer
These air fryer zucchini chips are just the thing when you're craving fried snacks. The result has the same crispiness, but without any additional oil. Seasoning the breadcrumbs with parmesan, chili powder and garlic gives the breading a nice flavor. The zucchini chips are ideal ashealthy snackor appetizer.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 7 to 9 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients for approx. 20 zucchiniChips:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 ½ teaspoons water
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs (breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1cm thick slices
Marinara sauce, warmed
preparation
1. Preheat the hot air fryer to 200°C. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix egg and water in another shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko, parmesan, chili powder and garlic salt.
2. Now roll the zucchini slices first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture and finally in the panko mixture to coat them.
3. Place the slices in a single layer in the frying basket. Cook in batches for 7 to 9 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
If you would like to prepare a larger quantity:
Preheat the oven to 100°C. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place the fried zucchini chips on the wire rack and keep warm in the oven until serving.
Nutritional information per serving: 85 calories; total fat 3g; saturated fat 1 g; polyunsaturated fat 1 g; monounsaturated fat 1 g; cholesterol 49 mg; sodium 436 mg; potassium 263 mg; Carbohydrates 11g; fiber 1g; sugar 3g; protein 4g; trans fatty acids 0 g; Vitamin A 484 IU; Vitamin C 10mg; Thiamine 0 mg; riboflavin 0 mg; Niacin equivalents 2 mg; Vitamin B6 0 mg; folate 29 mcg; Vitamin B12 0 mcg; calcium 47 mg; Iron 1 mg.
Cream cheese jalapeños in the air fryer
Forget the restaurant, you can use these simple onesJalapeno-Poppersalso do at home. In this recipe, the jalapeños are stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar and chicken and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. By air frying, you can snack on these spicy morsels without feeling guilty. Try lining the basket with parchment paper first in case any cheese or crumbs spill.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
60 g cream cheese, soft
35g chicken breast, cooked and finely chopped
35g sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
35g spring onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
4 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
Antihaft-Kochspray
preparation
1. Stir together cream cheese, chicken, cheddar, scallions, hot sauce, and dill in a medium bowl until well combined. De-seed and halve the jalapeños. Fill evenly with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with panko.
2. Place the stuffed jalapeños in the basket of an air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Cook at 190°C until the top is browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving: 104 calories; total fat 8g; saturated fat 4 g; cholesterol 26 mg; sodium 288 mg; potassium 104 mg; Carbohydrates 4g; fiber 1g; sugar 1 g; egg white 5g; Vitamin A 479IU; Vitamin C 23 mg; folic acid 12 mcg; calcium 72 mg; Iron 0 mg.
Gesunde Avocado Apples
Avocados are actually a fruit, but we will still include this delicious snack in our collection of air fryer vegetable recipes. These air-fried avocado fries are creamy, crispy and especially delicious when combined with the spicy Sriracha mayo dipping sauce.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
60 g Allzweckmehl
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
60 g of Panko breadcrumbs
2 avocados, cut into 8 wedges each
Kochspray
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup ketchup without added salt
2 Esslöffel Canola-Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
preparation
1. Mix flour and pepper in a shallow bowl. Lightly whisk eggs and water in a second shallow bowl. Place panko in a third shallow bowl. Roll avocado slices in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip into egg mixture and allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with panko and press down so the crumbs stick. Spray avocados well with cooking spray.
2. Place the avocado wedges in the basket of the hot air fryer, fry at 200 °C for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and turn halfway through the cooking time. Remove from deep fryer; sprinkle with salt.
3. While the avocado wedges are cooking, prepare the sauce of ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar and Sriracha in a small bowl. To serve, place 4 avocado fries with 2 tablespoons sauce on each plate.
Tipp:The secret to perfect air fryer avocado fries is to choose avocados that are just ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape when cooked.
Nutritional information per serving: 262 calories; total fat 18g; saturated fat 3 g; sodium 306 mg; potassium 496 mg; Carbohydrates 23g; fiber 7g; sugar 5g; Protein 5g; Calcium 20 mg.
Make Brussels sprouts in the air fryer
Enjoy the crispyfried Brussels sprouts, which you know from your favorite restaurant, with less fat thanks to your air fryer. Our air-fried Brussels sprouts only require 10 to 12 minutes of cooking time. And combined with the mango chili sauce it tastes even better!
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
450g Brussels sprouts, washed and halved, or quartered if large
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
80 ml Mango Nectar
65 ml rice vinegar
50g brown sugar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat the hot air fryer to 190°C. Place the Brussels sprouts in a large bowl with oil, salt and pepper. Cook the vegetables in batches (just enough to cover the bottom of the cooking basket). Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are browned, shaking or stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine mango nectar, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, fish sauce and chili sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Cook and stir for another 2 minutes.
3. Serve the Brussels sprouts with the sauce.
Nutritional information per serving: 178 calories; total fat 7g; saturated fat 1 g; polyunsaturated fat 5 g; monounsaturated fat 1 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 641 mg; potassium 550 mg; Carbohydrates 28g; fiber 4g; sugar 19g; protein 4 g; trans fatty acids 0 g; Vitamin A 956IU; Vitamin C 90 mg; Thiamine 0 mg; riboflavin 0 mg; Niacin equivalents 1 mg; Vitamin B6 0mg; folate 66 mcg; Vitamin B12 0 mcg; calcium 60 mg; Iron 2 mg.
Healthy kale chips
If you're trying to eat healthier but can't pass up a bag of potato chips, consider theseAir fryer kale chipstry. We gave the leafy greens a little Asian flair by seasoning the chips with soy sauce, sesame and a little cumin. Be sure to shake the basket every few minutes to ensure the chips cook evenly.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
several lacinato kale leaves, wrapped or removed from a bunch, ribs removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
preparation
1. Spray frying basket with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the kale with the oil, soy sauce and salt. Rub the leaves together well so that they are completely covered.
3. Add the kale mixture to the prepared cooking basket. Spray the leaves again with cooking spray. Cook at 190°C for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy, shaking the basket often and stirring the leaves every 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the basket and quickly sprinkle with sesame seeds and cumin.
Nutritional information per serving:140 calories; total fat 9g; saturated fat 1 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 329 mg; potassium 497 mg; Carbohydrates 13g; fiber 4g; sugar 3g; protein 4 g; Vitamin A 28751 IU; Vitamin C 87 mg; folate 28 mcg; calcium 162 mg; Iron 2 mg.
Mediterranean vegetables as a side dish
This vegetable side dish from the hot air fryer goes perfectly with all Mediterranean main dishes. The delicious vegetables are seasoned simply but tasty with olive oil, garlic and oregano. Refine the dish with lemon zest for a fresh citrus note.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
½ small eggplant, cut into 6mm thick slices
1 small zucchini, cut into 6mm thick slices
1 small summer squash, cut into 6mm slices
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano and salt.
2. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer in the cooking basket and fry at 180°C for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Keep the cooked vegetables warm in the oven at 100°C while you prepare the rest. Sprinkle with lemon peel before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: 116 calories; total fat 7g; saturated fat 1 g; polyunsaturated fat 1 g; monounsaturated fat 5 g; cholesterol 0 mg; sodium 146 mg; potassium 416 mg; Carbohydrates 13g; fiber 3g; sugar 5g; protein 2 g; trans fatty acids 0 g; Vitamin A 457 IU; Vitamin C 25 mg; Thiamine 0 mg; riboflavin 0 mg; Niacin equivalents 1 mg; Vitamin B6 0 mg; folate 33 mcg; Vitamin B12 0 mcg; calcium 22 mg; Iron 1 mg.
Stuffed potatoes with broccoli and cheese
Broccoli and cheese are a dream team, but the combination with baked potatoes is simply brilliant. In the air fryer, the outside of the potatoes becomes perfectly crispy while the filling melts in your mouth. This vegetable recipe is ideal as a side dish with a steak or as a vegetarian meal with a salad.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
4 medium russet potatoes
240 ml reduced fat milk, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup extra-sharp shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chopped chives for garnish
preparation
1. Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate; Cook on the highest setting in the microwave for 5 minutes. Turn the potatoes over and cook them in the microwave for another 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat 180 milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix the remaining 60 ml milk and the flour in a small bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the pot and bring to a boil while stirring. Remove from heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons of Cheddar, add the rest to the pan and stir until well combined. Stir in broccoli, salt and cayenne pepper.
3. Cut the potatoes in half, gently mash the inside of each potato with a fork until fluffy and crumbly. Place 4 potato halves in each basket of the hot air fryer and fill with the broccoli mixture. Spread some of the reserved cheddar on top.
4. Cook the potatoes at 180°C until the cheese is melted and the potato skins are crispy, about 5 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.
5. Sprinkle the potatoes with chives if desired and serve.
Nutritional information per serving: 137 calories; total fat 3g; saturated fat 2 g; cholesterol 9 mg; sodium 148 mg; potassium 556 mg; Carbohydrates 22g; fiber 2g; sugar 3g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 444 IU; Vitamin C 16 mg; folic acid 38 mcg; calcium 107 mg; Iron 1 mg.
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