21 air fryer recipes to make the most of fresh produce

Photo of author

| Published:

Discover a collection of 21 delicious air fryer recipes designed to maximize the flavors of fresh summer produce. From crispy vegetables to juicy fruits, these summer sensations will elevate your meals and make the most of the season’s bounty.

Air Fryer Cauliflower

A white plate filled with air fryer cauliflower.
Air Fryer Cauliflower. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Satisfy your snack cravings with crispy air fryer cauliflower – a nutrient-packed, low-calorie delight!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cauliflower

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet potato chips in a bowl.
Sweet Potato Chips. Photo Credit: Moon Spoon and Yum.

Crunch on guilt-free Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips—quick, easy, and made with only three ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

A white ceramic plate topped with potato wedges and a white dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Enjoy easy and crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges seasoned with a delicious smoky flavor. This quick, vegan, and gluten-free snack requires no soaking!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Summer Squash

Air Fryer Summer Squash. Photo Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum.

Savor the deliciousness of gluten-free and vegan-friendly air fryer squash, dusted with cornmeal. Made with yellow summer squash and zucchini, this dish is a satisfying treat that will surely satisfy your cravings.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Summer Squash

Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans topped with shredded cheese and lemon wedges.
Air Fryer Green Beans. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the perfect blend of crispiness, healthiness, and deliciousness with Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans—a speedy and effortless delight. This one-bowl treat reaches new heights of perfection when paired with a refreshing touch of zesty lemon.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Parsnips

A fork stuck in a slice of parsnip dusted with dried herbs.
Air Fryer Parsnips. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Fall in love with Air Fryer Parsnips in just 15 minutes! These sweet, tender, and crispy delights make a healthy and satisfying alternative to regular fries. Perfect as a side dish or snack, they’re guaranteed to please.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Parsnips

Air Fryer Eggplant

A white bowl filled with cubed eggplant.
Air Fryer Eggplant. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Easy, healthy, and delicious Air Fryer Eggplant made with a simple spice blend. This air-fried eggplant has a deliciously smoky flavor and tender, yet crisp, texture.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Eggplant

Air Fryer Apple Chips

Air Fryer Apple Chips.
Air Fryer Apple Chips. Photo credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum.

Try these vegan and gluten-free air fryer apple chips for a healthier, crunchy snack option that’s easy to make without oil. Perfect for satisfying cravings and loved by both kids and adults!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Chips

Air Fryer Kale Chips

Close shot of kale chips in a black bowl.
Air Fryer Kale Chips. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Whip up a batch of these Air Fryer Kale Chips for a quick, easy, and healthy snack packed with green power!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Kale Chips

Air Fryer Blueberries

Dehydrated blueberries on a white plate.
Dehydrated Blueberries. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Dehydrated Blueberries are a crunchy, sweet, quick dessert, healthy granola add-in, yogurt topping, or snack. This recipe gives directions for the air fryer, oven, and dehydrator.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Blueberries

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

air fryer bananas on a plate
Air Fryer Bananas. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Banana dessert is so easy to make, and you won’t believe how delicious it is! These air fryer caramelized bananas require only 3 ingredients and can be ready in less than 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Shishito Peppers

Plate of air fryer shishito peppers in front of air fryer.
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are an absolute delight! They’re blistered to perfection and mostly sweet, but every now and then you get a spicy one. They make a simple, healthy, and flavor-packed appetizer or side.
Get the Recipe: Shishito Peppers

Air Fryer Oranges

Air Fryer Dehydrated oranges on a white plate.
Air Fryer Dehydrated Oranges. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Want to learn how to make air fryer dehydrated orange slices? These air fried oranges are delicious, easy to make, and don’t require a dehydrator.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Oranges

Air Fryer Broccolini

Air fried broccolini on a plate with lemons in the background.
Air Fryer Broccolini. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Broccolini is a quick, delicious, nutritious side dish that makes a perfect side for your Easter meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccolini

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples on a pink plate with whipped cream.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These air fryer baked apples are a delicious, easy dessert with a cinnamon, oat, and maple syrup filling. They come together quickly and are a wonderful alternative to traditional baked apples.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Corn Elote

Air fryer corn elote on a white plate with a blue-and-white napkin.
Air Fryer Elote. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Corn Elote is a favorite summertime snack or side dish. It’s fresh and addictively flavorful. Sweet corn on the cob with cayenne, mayo, and salty cotija cheese. This Mexican street corn is crazy easy to make in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. It’s one of my most requested air fryer recipes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn Elote

Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

Air fryer broccoli and cauliflower on a white plate.
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

If you love crisp and tender roasted broccoli and cauliflower but don’t have the time to preheat the oven, this Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower offers an easy, delicious alternative.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

Corn on the Cob

corn on the cob in a green corn dish in front of an air fryer.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Say goodbye to boiling or grilling, and hello to Air Fryer Corn on the Cob! The kernels turn perfectly tender and retain all their juicy sweetness, with a little bit of charring. It’s an easy, hands-off method that results in irresistibly delicious corn.
Get the Recipe: Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Artichokes

air fried artichokes on a white plate.
Air Fryer Artichokes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Artichokes are a quick and delicious vegetable side dish. Much faster than steaming or boiling, air frying artichokes takes less than 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Artichokes

Air Fryer Tomatoes

Air Fryer tomatoes on a slate serving dish.
Air Fryer Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

If you’re looking for an easy way to enjoy delicious summer tomatoes without turning on the oven, these air fryer tomatoes are for you. Dusted with salt, spices, and garlic, they are savory, slightly sweet, tangy, and maintain their juiciness.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Tomatoes

Glazed Carrots

multicolored carrots with a honey glaze one a plate with a green napkin at the side.
Glazed Air Fryer Carrots. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Glazed Carrots in the air fryer are a sweet and savory delight. The high heat of the air fryer caramelizes the natural sugars in the carrots, while the glaze adds a deliciously sticky finish. It’s a vibrant side dish that can turn even the most staunch vegetable skeptic into a fan.
Get the Recipe: Glazed Carrots

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air fryer zucchini fries on a white plate with a dipping bowl of ketchup.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are delicious, easy to make, and a great healthy snack alternative to French fries or potato chips. These are loaded with flavor and take almost no time to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.