If you are a vegetarian or want to include more meatless dishes in your daily life, the air fryer can help you prepare a multitude of foods. With this versatile kitchen tool, you can create delicious, crunchy recipes without the need for a lot of oil or extended prep time.
For starters, try these 4 delicious options and add new ideas to your repertoire of vegetarian recipes!
grilled tofu
Ingredients
- 1 firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- Salt, ground black pepper and chopped chives to taste
Method of preparation
Cut the tofu into cubes and, in a bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ginger powder, salt and black pepper. Add the tofu cubes to the mixture and mix well to coat all sides. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Place the tofu cubes in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes. Remove the cubes from the air fryer, garnish with chives and serve hot.
Gratin broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Method of preparation
Cut the broccoli in small florets. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Add the broccoli pieces to the mixture and spread well to coat all sides. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for about 5 minutes.
Place the broccoli florets in the air fryer basket, leaving enough space between them for them to crisp up. Cook for about 10 minutes, until they are lightly golden. Remove the florets from the air fryer and add the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Place the broccoli back in the air fryer basket and cook for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned. Serve immediately!
Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 500g sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
Method of preparation
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for about 5 minutes. Wash and dry well sweet potatoes. Cut into sticks. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt and paprika. Add the sweet potato sticks to the spices and mix well to coat all sides of the potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Serve immediately!
vegetable skewers
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 eggplant
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- Olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste
- barbecue sticks
Method of preparation
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. Cut the zucchini, eggplant, onion and peppers into cubes. assemble the skewers on sticks, interspersing the vegetables, and season with salt and black pepper. Brush with olive oil and place the skewers in the air fryer basket. Finally, cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Enjoy!
Source: Maxima
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