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Home » Meal Plan Ideas » Best Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

Best Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

Last Updated March 21, 2022. Published March 17, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Vegetables are the best kind of carbs, but it’s easy to skip out on them because they can taste boring and bland. This collection of Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes is here to change that. It’s full of low-carb and keto veggie-forward ideas to add more veggies to your menu. You’ll notice that I feature low-carb veggies like cauliflower over high-carb ones like potatoes. This way, the recipes help with getting all the nutrients of vegetables while keeping carbs low.

air fryer vegetable recipes like air fryer green beans, stuffed air fryer eggplant, keto avocado fries, and air fryer Brussels sprouts

19 Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

1. Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans make great replacements for french fries as a keto side dish for burgers. This recipe is easy and requires only 4 ingredients.

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crispy air fryer green beans in a bowl
Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans Recipe
Crispy air fryer green beans are an easy side dish made with fresh green beans, simple seasonings, and minimal prep. They cook in about 12 minutes and turn out tender with browned, crisp edges.
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2. Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower is low-carb and versatile. You need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this side. You can even transform this into mashed cauliflower.

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air fryer roasted cauliflower on a plate with lemon and parsley
Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower
Air fryer roasted cauliflower is an easy side dish with tender centers and browned edges, made with simple seasonings in about 15 minutes. It’s great on its own or as the starting point for recipes like loaded cauliflower, cauliflower soup, cauliflower mac and cheese, or mashed cauliflower.
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3. Air Fryer Asparagus

If you’re looking for low-carb veggies to go with your favorite meat dish like air fryer steak, try these. The dish requires 4 ingredients and comes together in less than 10 minutes.

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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Asparagus
This air fryer asparagus recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make in the Ninja Foodi. Jazz it up with air fryer bacon, garlic Parmesan butter, or lemon for a tasty, versatile side dish.
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4. Air Fryer Squash

It takes 6 ingredients to make this easy, keto-friendly squash. The dish will be ready in 20 minutes.

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Air Fryer Squash (No Breading)
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5. Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

This is one of the easiest low-carb air fryer vegetable recipes because it cooks from frozeb. If you have about 10 minutes to spare after making the main dish, you can quickly fix this side.

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Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
Make tender Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli straight from the freezer in about 10 minutes. This easy no-thaw side uses simple seasoning, oil, and optional lemon.
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6. Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

This spaghetti squash effortlessly replaces noodles and takes about 20 minutes to make. With 5 ingredients only, you’ll make this tasty, base to enjoy it with my Italian sausage meatballs.

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Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
Roast spaghetti squash in less than half the time by using this Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash recipe.
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7. Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly. This air fryer vegetable recipe requires 5 ingredients and about 25 minutes to get done.

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Air Fryer Broccoli (Ninja Foodi)
This easy air fryer broccoli has tender centers, browned edges, and savory herb-Parmesan flavor. It cooks in under 20 minutes.
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8. Air Fryer Eggplant

Try this recipe if you’re looking for a better way to cook eggplant. It’s easy, takes about 20 minutes and a single serving for this dish has 3g net carbs.

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Air Fryer Eggplant
If you're looking for a simple side dish with five ingredients, then this easy Air Fryer Eggplant with no breading is the perfect air fryer vegetable recipe for you. It takes about 20 minutes to prep and cook.
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9. Air Fryer Roasted Radishes

This is for you if you need keto air fryer vegetable recipes to replace potatoes dishes. This 4-ingredient dish has only 1g net carbs per serving.

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Air Fryer Roasted Radishes
An easy faux-potato side dish that requires just a few ingredients and olive oil. Enjoy with breakfast or dinner.
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10. Air Fryer Roasted Garlic

Do you need roasted garlic to make your garlic herb butter? These air fryer roasted garlic will be ready in less than 20 minutes.

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Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Make roasted garlic in less than 20 minutes with this easy Air Fryer Roasted Garlic recipe. Use these whole roasted garlic heads in just about any recipe requiring fresh, roasted, or minced garlic cloves.
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11. Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

I love Brussels sprouts, but they take a while to cook. This air fryer dish takes 5 main ingredients and less than 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
This air fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is crispy and flavorful with only 5 ingredients! These sprouts are delicious tossed with garlicky Parmesan butter. It's an easy vegetable side dish that's ready in 30 minutes.
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12. Air Fryer Keto Onion Rings 

Onion rings are yummy, but the heavy breading makes them keto-unfriendly. Air fryer keto onion rings are low-carb and still as crispy as the regular ones.

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Air Fryer Keto Onion Rings Recipe
Air Fryer Keto Onion Rings Recipe
This keto air fryer onion rings recipe is SO CRISPY, with 7 ingredients! Learning how to make onion rings in the air fryer is the key to keto onion rings that are just as crispy as real ones.
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13. Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps

Mushrooms are versatile, low-carb veggies that every keto dieter needs. If you’re looking for an easy, keto-friendly way to make mushrooms, go for this.

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Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps • Low Carb with Jennifer
Air Fryer Italian Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps • Low Carb with Jennifer
No pots, no pans, no oven necessary for this Air Fryer Mushroom recipe! Pork rind breadcrumbs, gooey cheese and mouth-watering portobello mushrooms… makes this a perfect appetizer for those family gatherings or a savory side dish.
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14. Keto Zucchini Chips-Air Fryer

If you love zucchinis, here’s a recipe to make you love them more. It’s easy, and the results are as tasty, crispy, and crunchy as ever. 

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Keto Zucchini Chips - Air Fryer Or Oven Baked!
Keto Zucchini Chips – Air Fryer Or Oven Baked!
You will LOVE these Keto Zucchini Chips! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these delicious nibbles are loved by all.
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15. Air Fryer Roasted Ratatouille 

Do you need a quicker and less hectic way of making ratatouille? This dish comes together in about 20 minutes.

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Roasted Ratatouille Recipe | Quick, Easy Air Fryer Method!
Roasted Ratatouille Recipe | Quick, Easy Air Fryer Method!
This Roasted Ratatouille Recipe gives you all the flavor of a traditional ratatouille without all of the work! It’s a delicious and easy vegan side dish!
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16. Keto Avocado Fries

With low-carb breading, these avocado fries make great snacks or sides to go with various main dishes. A single serving has about 3.5g net carbs.

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Keto Avocado Fries - Air Fryer or Baked
Keto Avocado Fries – Air Fryer or Baked
These Keto Avocado Fries make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. You can bake them or make them in your air fryer.
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17. Air Fryer Roasted Pearl Onions Recipe

Try making these pearl onions in the air fryer to enjoy a perfect blend of sweet and spicy. 

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Roasted Pearl Onions | Air Fryer Recipe
Roasted Pearl Onions | Air Fryer Recipe
These air fryer Roasted Pearl Onions are delightfully sweet, crispy and oh so yummy! They’re low carb, vegan and made easily in your air fryer!
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18. Crispy Keto Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rounds

Eggplants can look and taste better with a little more creativity. This 9-ingredient dish takes about 8 minutes to cook in an air fryer.

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Crispy Keto Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rounds
Crispy Keto Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rounds
If you love a good eggplant parmesan or an eggplant lasagna, then you will fall in love with this easy to make gluten free, keto recipe. With in season sliced eggplant rounds, stuffed with herb filled ricotta cheese and dredged in pork rinds, it makes the perfect keto friendly snack, appetizer or me…
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19. Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

If you want to replace french fries without making your life dull, these zucchini fries will do. A single serving for this dish has 5g net carbs.

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Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - Beauty and the Foodie
Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries – Beauty and the Foodie
Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a most delicious, crisp, and flavorful, low carb alternative to fries, and they can also be baked in the oven.
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FAQs

Are Air Fryers good for keto?

Air fryers are faster than ovens and require a small fraction of the oil of deep fryers, so they help you do quick meal preps and stick to your keto goals.

Can you air fry vegetables without oil?

Yes, but a little oil is necessary to keep the vegetables moist. Some of my best air frying oils are avocado oil, extra light olive oil, and peanut oil. 

What vegetables are keto?

Most vegetables are low in carbohydrates, making them suitable for keto. Low-carb veggies include cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflowers, lettuce, cabbages, avocados, spinach, zucchini, green beans, and asparagus, among others.

Can I cook meat and vegetables together in an air fryer?

Yes. In fact, I love the flavor of mixed vegetables and air fryer Italian sausage.

Key Takeaway

It’s not enough to just eat vegetables if you’re on a low-carb or keto diet. Your choice of veggies determines how successful the journey will be, so choose well. I hope these easy air fryer vegetable recipes I’ve shared will work for you!

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