Vegetarian, Vegan and Air Fryer Recipes

Tacos are the perfect vehicle for vegetarian cooking because they were never really about the meat — they’re about contrast. Something hearty, something fresh, something creamy, something with a squeeze of lime, all in a warm tortilla. These vegetarian tacos deliver exactly that: smoky roasted sweet potato and black beans for substance, crunchy cabbage and … Read more

Stuffed peppers are the rare dish that’s as practical as it is pretty. The pepper is both the ingredient and the serving vessel — no special equipment, no fussy plating, just colorful bell peppers filled with a hearty rice-and-bean mixture, baked until tender, and finished with melted cheese. They look impressive, feed a crowd, and … Read more

The tragedy of most homemade veggie burgers is structural: they taste fine but fall apart the moment you pick them up. This recipe fixes that. Black beans give heft and a meaty bite, oats and breadcrumbs bind everything into a patty that actually holds together, and a punchy spice blend means they taste like something … Read more

There’s a particular kind of comfort that only a pot of beans can provide. This vegan white bean and kale stew is built for cold evenings and empty fridges: creamy cannellini beans, tender kale, and tomatoes simmered with garlic, rosemary, and smoked paprika into a stew that’s hearty enough to be dinner on its own. … Read more

Creamy pasta without cream sounds like a compromise until you taste it done right. This vegan mushroom pasta gets its silkiness from blended cashews, its depth from properly seared mushrooms, and its richness from garlic, thyme, and a splash of white wine. The result is a bowl of comfort food that happens to be dairy-free … Read more

Some dinners need to be fast, filling, and made from things already in your pantry. This vegan chickpea curry checks all three boxes. Canned chickpeas, coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and a well-chosen spice blend simmer into a rich, warming curry in about 35 minutes — one pot, minimal chopping, maximum comfort. What makes this curry … Read more

If you’ve ever been disappointed by tofu — bland, soggy, sliding around the plate — this recipe is the redemption arc. Properly pressed, well-seasoned tofu cooked in an air fryer turns into something genuinely craveable: golden cubes with a crisp, seasoned shell and a chewy, satisfying center. No deep fryer, no splattering oil, no sad … Read more

Sweet potato fries are delicious but notoriously tricky: their natural sugars want to burn before the centers crisp, and their lower starch content means they never get quite as crunchy as regular fries. The air fryer solves the biggest problem — uneven heat — and a light cornstarch coating solves the rest. This recipe gives … Read more

Salmon might be the single best thing you can cook in an air fryer. The hot, circulating air crisps the exterior beautifully while the inside stays moist and silky — and because fillets are thin, the whole thing takes under 10 minutes of cooking. This is a true weeknight recipe: minimal prep, one small appliance, … Read more

Roasted vegetables are one of those dishes where the method matters more than the recipe. The same zucchini that goes limp and pale in a crowded oven turns sweet, caramelized, and crisp-edged in an air fryer. High heat plus constant air circulation is exactly what vegetables want: moisture escapes fast, natural sugars caramelize, and edges … Read more