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    Home » Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

    Best Air Fryer Cookbooks for Vegans (Updated 2022)

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Feb 16, 2021 · Last modified: Sep 30, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Learn how to use your air fryer to create delicious plant-based recipes with these best air fryer cookbooks written by leading experts.

    Bowl of potato wedges with an air fryer cookbook in the background.
    Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce, a recipe from the cookbook The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields.

    So you bought an air fryer. Now what?

    The best way to learn how to use this handy small appliance is to dive right in and try some air fryer recipes. But many of the popular cookbooks contain meat-based recipes that aren't suitable for those on a plant-based diet.

    That's where this guide comes in. Here you'll find my choices for the best air fryer cookbooks for vegans.

    Jump to:
    • Top choice
    • First runner up
    • Honorable mention
    • More vegan air fryer cookbooks
    • FAQ
    • More air fryer recipes
    • 💬 Comments

    Top choice

    My #1 choice for the best plant-based air fryer cookbook is The Vegan Air Fryer: The Healthier Way to Enjoy Deep-Fried Flavors by JL Fields.

    Pros: Contains a wide variety of recipes including both everyday staples and those from various cuisines

    Cons: Uses some brand-specific processed ingredients that may be difficult to find; Not all recipes can be made gluten-free

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    Some of my favorite recipes include Miso-Style Vegetables, Basic Air-Fried Tofu, and Gourmet Grilled Cheese. You'll also find recipes for Baked Spaghetti, Fried Sushi Rolls, and Baked Apples.

    First runner up

    Coming in a close second is Kathy Hester's Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer: 75 Incredible Comfort Food Recipes with Half the Calories. If you follow a whole-food, plant-based diet or SOS-free diet (salt/oil/sugar-free), this is the book for you.

    Pros: All recipes include gluten-, soy-, and oil-free options and are clearly labeled; includes seasoning and sauce recipes you can use with other recipes

    Cons: Fewer recipes are included in this cookbook

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    Some of my go-to recipes in this book are Cornmeal Battered Tofu, Easy Sweet Potato Fries, and Lime Corn on the Cob. And be sure to check out the Stuffed Artichoke with Fresh Herbs, Fried Green Olives Stuffed with Tangy Cashew Cheese, and Cranberry Orange Muffin in a Mug.

    Honorable mention

    My third choice is The Essential Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook: 75 Whole Food Recipes to Fry, Bake, and Roast by Tess Challis. Even though I reach for the books by JL Fields and Kathy Hester more often, I do enjoy many of the recipes in this cookbook.

    Pros: Color codes indicate the which recipes are healthy everyday choices and which are for special occasions

    Cons: Many recipes only contain components such as toppings that are cooked in the air fryer; fewer photos than most cookbooks

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    Again, even though it isn't my top recommendation for an all-purpose cookbook, many of the recipes are incredibly delicious such as the Low-Fat, High-Flavor Buffalo Cauliflower, Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu, and Air-Fried Spring Rolls. In addition, the dessert recipes are drool-worthy.

    More vegan air fryer cookbooks

    These other books are worth a look as well, especially if you are looking to add to your collection.

    • The Complete Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Recipes for Your Favorite Foods by Susan LaBorde and Elizabeth Hickman
    • Healthy Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook: 100 Plant-Based Recipes with Fewer Calories and Less Fat by Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC
    • Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook: Veggies made Easy: 250 Air Fryer and Vegan Recipes for Newbies by Diana Parker
    • Plant-Based Air Fryer Cookbook: 75 Whole-Food Vegan Recipes by Janet and Maddie Dockery

    FAQ

    How does an air fryer work?

    It circulates hot air around the food to make it crispy on the outside.

    Is air fried food healthy?

    Because less oil can be used for cooking, or in some cases, no oil, the food may contain less fat and calories than deep fried food.

    Can I cook anything in an air fryer?

    For the most part, anything you can bake in an oven you can prepare in an air fryer. Avoid overly wet foods or those that require a lot of liquid like uncooked rice and grains.

    More air fryer recipes

    While you're waiting for your cookbook to arrive, try some of these popular air fryer recipes:

    • Plate of air fried tofu coated with lemon sauce and garnished with fresh lemon
      Air Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce
    • Plate of blistered Shishito peppers with pink salt, soy sauce, and lemon on the side
      Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
    • Plate on french fries with small bowls of ketchup and seasoned salt next to it.
      Air Fryer Hand Cut Fries with Seasoned Salt
    • Bowl of butternut squash cubes garnished with fresh cilantro
      Easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash

    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    More Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

    • Platter of green beans with a wedge of lemon and gold serving utensils.
      Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Plate of air fried carrots garnished with fresh parsley with serving utensils on the side.
      Air Fryer Baby Carrots
    • Serving bowl of air fryer home fries with a spoon and blue pattered napkin.
      Air Fryer Home Fries
    • An air fryer basket with shishito peppers in it.
      43 Best Vegan Air Fryer Recipes
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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Joann Lakes

      August 21, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      I have to pick Kathy Hester’s book(s) as my absolute favorites. She includes everyone with her books without judgement. She doesn’t care what your reason is why you’re eating a vegan plant based recipe, she just wants you to eat the meal and enjoy it. We all come to the table for different reasons. It’s great to be here with a delicious meal and no judgment.

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      • Amy Katz

        August 21, 2022 at 2:41 pm

        I love Kathy, too. She's a wonderful human and really knows how to create amazing recipes.

        Reply
    2. Isabel Forbes

      February 14, 2022 at 7:08 am

      What is your recommendation for an air fryer?

      Thank you,
      Isabel

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        February 14, 2022 at 9:23 am

        Hi Isabel, there are my top picks for air fryers:
        ​1. Small, budget-friendly GoWISE if you are starting off and aren't sure an air fryer is for you.
        ​2. Cuisinart compact combination air fryer toaster oven if you have a little more to spend but want a smaller model.
        3. Top-of-the-line Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Countertop Convection Oven that has settings for cookies, pizza, bread proofing, and more...I recently upgraded to this model and absolutely love it.

        Reply
    3. Kate

      November 04, 2021 at 1:00 am

      Are these books purely American or do they have metric / English names for vegetables? Nothing against Americans I've just been using one but I've had to google every single recipe... zuccini, eggplant, cilantro etc.. all things I've never heard of as we don't have them in the UK (we have the items but different names) we don't use cups or fluid ounces over here either, so it can be stressful figuring out recipes into mls and grams. I do want to buy a vegan airfryer cookbook but ideally one with conversions

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      • Amy Katz

        November 04, 2021 at 10:02 am

        Hi Kate, Great question! You will want to skip the book by JL Fields. I recommend getting the one by Kathy Hester which does have metric conversions to grams and mls. I checked my copies of both books to be sure. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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