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After months of hearty winter meals, it's time to embrace the vibrant colors, crisp textures, and fresh flavors of spring recipes! Whether you're picking up produce at the farmers' market or harvesting from your own garden, this time of year offers an abundance of delicious, nutrient-packed spring vegetables just waiting to be enjoyed. And what better way to prepare them than with an air fryer? While roasting and sautéing are traditional methods for preparing vegetables, the air fryer offers a faster, healthier, and more convenient way to cook them. The small appliance has gained popularity for its ability to create crispy, delicious dishes with minimal oil, making them an excellent choice for cooking all your seasonal produce.
Here, you'll find the best spring vegetables to cook in an air fryer, along with Ree Drummond's creative ways to enjoy them. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight side dish or a healthy snack, these healthy air fryer recipes will add a fresh and flavorful touch to your table. With air-fried veggies, you can highlight the natural flavors of the crops while also crisping them up. Plus, they make meal prep incredibly easy since there's no need to turn on the oven or spend too much time over the stove. In just minutes, you can have small bites, appetizers, or air fryer side dishes to complete your meals. Transform fresh asparagus, green beans, or snap peas into a dish for dinner!
Air Fryer Snap Peas
Transform snap peas into a side dish or snack by crisping it up and adding a dash of parmesan cheese and oregano. No matter how they're served, they're guaranteed to delight!
Get Ree's Air Fryer Snap Peas recipe.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Asparagus is a quintessential spring vegetable with a peak harvest in April and May. Take its earthy, juicy taste to the next level with a crispy coating of paprika, onion powder, breadcrumbs, and a generous drizzle of melted butter.
Get Ree's Air Fryer Asparagus recipe.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans are a warm-weather crop, so you'll want to harvest them at the end of spring. When you do, simply toss them with a small amount of olive oil and seasoning, then throw them in the air fryer for 15 minutes.
Get the Air Fryer Green Beans recipe.
Air Fryer Okra
Okra thrives in hot weather, so folks in a warmer climate can make use of it during the spring or summer seasons. For this recipe, the air fryer delivers a delightful crunch, while a touch of creole seasoning adds a flavorful kick. Prefer it mild? You can always leave out the spice.
Get the Air Fryer Okra recipe.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Here's a crop that can be grown over the winter, then harvested in March! The tiny, tender leaves of Brussels sprouts become incredibly tasty when crisped up and dressed with a flavorful blend of soy sauce, Sriracha, and honey.
Get the Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Air Fryer Falafel
Falafel is made using fluffy, herbaceous chickpea balls—and since fresh, green chickpeas are in season during mid to late spring, it's the perfect time to cook some up. They'll come out perfectly golden and tender! Just be sure to serve them with plenty of tangy, tahini yogurt sauce.
Get the Air Fryer Falafel recipe.
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