Hamdi Saidani Bright, colorful, and full of life these Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Vegetarian Recipes make eating green exciting again. From creamy pastas to warm salads and quick bakes, every dish is fresh, simple, and loaded with flavor that feels indulgent, not heavy.
Whether you’re craving comfort, crunch, or something sweet, this mix of twelve meat-free favorites shows how easy vegetarian cooking can be fast, satisfying, and completely delicious.
1. Feta & Tomato Pasta
Sweet roasted tomatoes and salty feta melt together in a creamy sauce that clings to every bite of pasta. The basil and olives add a Mediterranean punch, making it a weeknight star that feels like a summer escape.
Cooked in the air fryer, the tomatoes turn jammy while the feta turns golden and soft, creating a rich base you toss the pasta through for an instant upgrade to your dinner routine.
Ingredients: 400 g cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red chilli, 6 black olives, 15 g basil, 125 g feta, 300 g dried pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper
Instructions: Halve tomatoes, slice garlic and chilli, toss with olives, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; air fry 15 min at 200 °C; boil pasta, add to tomatoes with basil, toss, loosen with water, serve hot and glossy.
2. Black Bean Veg & Tofu
Crispy tofu meets smoky veg and udon noodles in a sweet-salty black bean glaze. The contrast of crunchy peanuts, lime, and coriander adds layers of freshness that pop with every bite.
It’s fast, balanced, and packed with plant protein the kind of dish that turns tofu lovers and skeptics alike into fans after just one forkful.
Ingredients: 4 spring onions, 320 g mixed veg, 280 g firm tofu, 2 tbsp black bean sauce, 300 g udon noodles, 1 lime, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp peanuts, coriander, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Char veg 10 min @ 180 °C; air fry tofu with sauce 10 min @ 200 °C; add noodles, sauce, lime, cook 5 min more; drizzle honey, toss with peanuts and coriander, serve sticky and bright.
3. Tomato & Mozzarella Tart
Golden puff pastry topped with soft roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey mozzarella this tart tastes like sunshine baked into flaky layers. The olives and chilli bring a little kick that makes it unforgettable.
It’s elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for lunch, proving that a vegetarian meal can be both comforting and classy in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients: 500 g tomatoes, 160 g puff pastry, 6 olives, ½ chilli, 60 g mozzarella, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper
Instructions: Roast tomatoes 15 min @ 200 °C; top with pastry, bake 15 min @ 200 °C until golden; flip, top with mozzarella, basil, olive-chilli dressing, and serve warm.
4. Broccoli Soup & Cheesy Soldiers
Creamy green soup that’s smooth, hearty, and full of goodness. The toasted cheesy bread dippers make every spoonful richer and more satisfying.
It’s the perfect cozy meal ready in minutes and made entirely in the air fryer, blending wholesome broccoli with melted cheese and crunchy seeds.
Ingredients: 400 g broccoli, 4 spring onions, 20 g mixed seeds, 1 bread slice, 80 g Cheddar, 1 veg stock cube, parsley, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Roast broccoli + onions 15 min @ 200 °C; toast seeded cheesy bread 7 min @ 180 °C; blend broccoli + cheese + stock + water + parsley; reheat 5 min; serve with crunchy soldiers.
5. Really Good Roasties
Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside these air fryer roasties prove you don’t need an oven for perfection. Butter, sage, and garlic make them golden, herby, and completely addictive.
Perfect as a side for any veggie meal or even on their own with a pinch of sea salt classic comfort food, Jamie-style.
Ingredients: 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes, 4 garlic cloves, 40 g butter, 2 sage sprigs, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Parboil 15 min, shake to rough edges; toss with butter, garlic, oil, salt; air fry 30 min @ 180 °C; crush slightly, add sage, cook 15 min more until crisp and golden.
6. Roast Carrot & Goat’s Cheese Salad
Sweet roasted carrots meet warm goat’s cheese, juicy grapes, and avocado on toasted flatbreads. The harissa dressing adds heat, while herbs and vinegar keep it bright.
It’s more than a salad it’s a full, colorful meal that’s as stunning as it is satisfying.
Ingredients: 350 g carrots, 1 tbsp harissa, 2 flatbreads, 85 g goat’s cheese, 150 g grapes, 30 g mixed herbs, 1 avocado, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper
Instructions: Roast carrots 20 min @ 180 °C; warm bread last 2 min; roast grapes + cheese 8 min @ 180 °C; assemble with smashed avocado, grapes, carrots, herbs, and drizzle dressing.
7. Cheddar Cheese & Chive Scones
Fluffy, savory scones with a buttery crumb and a sharp Cheddar bite. The chives lift every mouthful, making them perfect alongside soup or tea.
They bake tall and golden in the air fryer simple, quick, and irresistibly moreish straight out of the drawer.
Ingredients: 200 g self-raising flour + extra, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp mustard powder, pinch cayenne, 75 g butter, 120 g Cheddar, 20 g chives, 70 ml milk + extra, olive oil, salt
Instructions: Rub butter into dry mix; add cheese + chives; stir in milk, form dough; cut 6 wedges; brush tops; air fry 12 min @ 180 °C until golden.
8. Yoghurt Flatbread
Soft, fluffy, and done in ten minutes this quick flatbread is a lifesaver for wraps or dips. Yogurt keeps it pillowy, and olive oil gives it that perfect chew.
Add seeds or herbs on top for extra flavor, and enjoy it warm straight from your air fryer.
Ingredients: 150 g self-raising flour, pinch salt, 100 g yoghurt, 1 tbsp olive oil, optional ½ tsp seeds
Instructions: Mix ingredients; knead 1 min; flatten 1 cm; air fry 10 min @ 200 °C turning halfway until golden and puffed.
9. Mushroom Swirls
Crisp pastry spirals filled with golden mushrooms, garlic, and creamy soured cream buttery, flaky, and perfectly bite-sized.
They make the ultimate vegetarian canapés or snacks, full of umami and a gentle heat from smoked paprika.
Ingredients: 150 g mushrooms, 1 garlic clove, 160 g puff pastry, 1 egg, 25 g Cheddar, 10 g chives, 2 tbsp soured cream, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Air fry mushrooms 10 min @ 180 °C + garlic 10 min more; roll pastry, add cheese + paprika, slice 8 swirls; air fry 10 min @ 200 °C; top with creamy mushroom mix + chives.
10. Oozy Camembert & Rainbow Dippers
Warm, gooey Camembert baked with thyme and honey, surrounded by crunchy bread and fresh veggies for dipping. It’s pure indulgence in a box.
The air fryer melts the cheese perfectly while toasting the soldiers to golden perfection the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any vegetarian feast.
Ingredients: 250 g Camembert, ½ chilli, 2 thyme sprigs, 2 slices sourdough, 1 tbsp honey, 600 g mixed veg, 1 garlic clove, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Prep cheese with chilli + thyme, spritz oil, bake 10 min @ 180 °C; add bread + honey, cook 2 min more; serve with fresh veg + garlic-rubbed toast.
11. Cherry Chocolate Pots
Rich, molten chocolate pudding layered with boozy cherries and finished with crème fraîche. Deep, dark, and intensely smooth.
They’re baked in teacups right in the air fryer elegant, quick, and perfect for cozy nights or date-night desserts.
Ingredients: 150 g dark chocolate, 100 g butter, 150 g sugar, 3 eggs, cherries in syrup, crème fraîche, salt
Instructions: Melt chocolate + butter 2 min @ 160 °C; whisk eggs + sugar, combine, pour into cups with cherries; air fry 12 min @ 160 °C; cool 15 min, serve with cherry syrup + crème fraîche.
12. Pineapple Tarte Tatin
Caramelized pineapple and ginger baked under puff pastry for a tropical twist on the French classic. Every slice oozes syrup and crunch.
Topped with coconut-rolled ice cream and toasted almonds, this dessert is a showstopper that tastes like sunshine.
Ingredients: 425 g pineapple slices, 20 g almonds, 1 ginger ball + 4 tbsp syrup, 160 g puff pastry, 20 g coconut, vanilla ice cream
Instructions: Toast almonds 4 min @ 190 °C; layer pineapple + ginger + syrup, cook 20 min @ 200 °C; top with pastry, bake 15 min @ 200 °C; flip, garnish with almonds + coconut ice cream.