If you want healthy, crispy, and convenient dinners on hand, air fryer plant-based meal prep is the ultimate solution. These nine Greens and Beyond recipes are flavour-packed, easy to batch-cook, and perfect for reheating without losing texture. Your air fryer is about to become your new best friend.
1. Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers
These stuffed bell peppers are hearty, nutritious, and crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. Perfect for batch cooking and portioning into airtight containers for midweek dinners.
2. Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters with Lemon-Dill Yogurt
Golden and crispy without oil, these fritters are air fryer perfection. Freeze them for later or store in the fridge for quick lunches all week long.
3. Teriyaki Cauliflower Bites
Sticky, sweet, and just spicy enough. These cauliflower bites are the perfect prep-ahead dinner or snack — just reheat in the air fryer and serve over rice or greens.
4. Spiced Pumpkin and Red Lentil Patties
These patties freeze well and reheat with a crisp edge in the air fryer. A great source of plant-based protein and fibre, ideal for packing into wraps or bowls.
5. Spinach & Feta Puff Pastries
Light, flaky, and satisfying — these pastries are quick to reheat and great for a grab-and-go dinner. Keep a batch in the freezer and air fry on demand.
6. Chickpea & Quinoa Patties
Batch-prep friendly and delicious hot or cold, these patties are great with roasted veg or tossed into a wrap. A smart choice for air fryer plant-based meal prep.
7. Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters with Lemon-Dill Yogurt
Fresh, herby, and lightly crisped in the air fryer, these fritters are perfect for mixing up your weekly rotation. Prep ahead and enjoy them throughout the week.
8. Vegetable Pad Thai
Reheat your pad Thai in the air fryer to preserve texture and crispness of veg. Meal prep a double batch and store for satisfying midweek dinners.
9. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri
Prep ahead, store in the fridge, and crisp them up in the air fryer whenever you’re ready to eat. These crispy smashed potatoes are bold, tangy, and crave-worthy.
Why Air Fryers Are Meal Prep Magic
Air fryers make plant-based meal prep fast, low-effort, and delightfully crispy. You’ll save time, reduce oil, and eat better with less fuss. Want more ideas? Check out this air fryer vegan prep guide from Forks Over Knives.
