15 Delicious Nut-Free Recipes for Every Occasion: From Breakfast to Dessert

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Finding tasty, nut-free recipes can be tricky, especially when you’re cooking for someone with allergies. But with an air fryer, whipping up delicious meals that are free from nuts has never been easier. Whether you’re cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert, these 15 nut-free air-fryer recipes will satisfy your taste buds while keeping everything simple and safe.

1. Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a favorite, and the air fryer makes them crispy without using too much oil. Simply cut your sweet potatoes into fries, toss them in a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and air-fry until golden.

  • Hack: If you want a little extra flavor, sprinkle some paprika or garlic powder before cooking.

2. Air-fried zucchini Chips

Healthy Zucchini Chips

For a crunchy, nut-free snack, air-fried zucchini chips are perfect. Slice zucchinis thinly, dip them in egg wash, coat them with breadcrumbs, and air-fry until crisp.

3. Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders made in the air fryer are tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Coat the chicken strips in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs, and let the air fryer do the rest.

  • Tip: Serve with your favorite nut-free dipping sauce, like ketchup or ranch.

4. Air-Fried Veggie Nuggets

Veggie nuggets are an easy and healthy nut-free recipe for kids and adults. Make your own by combining mashed vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, coating them in breadcrumbs, and air-frying until golden.

5. Air-Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

If you want a quick and easy breakfast side dish, air-fried breakfast potatoes are just the thing. Dice potatoes, toss them in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and air-fry until crispy.

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6. Air-Fried Fish Fillets

Crispy fish fillets are possible without using any nuts. Coat your fish fillets in breadcrumbs or cornmeal, season with herbs, and air-fry until flaky and crispy.

7. Air-Fried Veggie Fritters

Veggie fritters are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Grate zucchini, carrots, or sweet potatoes, mix with an egg and breadcrumbs, form patties, and air-fry until crispy.

8. Air-Fried Tofu

Tofu is a fantastic meat substitute, and air frying gives it a crispy texture without using nuts. Marinate cubes of tofu in soy sauce and garlic, then air-fry them for a crunchy bite.

9. Crispy Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts become crispy and caramelized when cooked in an air fryer. Toss them with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper before cooking.

  • Hack: Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar after cooking for an extra punch of flavor.

10. Air-fried mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks are a fun and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. Coat mozzarella cheese sticks in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, and air-fry until gooey and golden brown.

11. Air-Fried Falafel

Falafel made in the air fryer is healthier than deep-frying but just as delicious. Blend chickpeas, garlic, onion, and spices, form small patties, and air-fry until golden.

12. Air-Fried Pizza Rolls

Pizza rolls are a great nut-free snack. Make your own by rolling pizza dough with cheese, sauce, and your favorite toppings, then air-fry until crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.

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13. Air-Fried Potato Wedges

Potato wedges are a classic side dish, and the air fryer makes them crispy without needing much oil. Cut potatoes into wedges, toss them with olive oil and seasoning, and air-fry until golden.

  • Tip: Try different seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, or Italian herbs to switch up the flavor.

14. Air-Fried Veggie Burgers

Making veggie burgers in the air fryer gives them a crispy exterior without the need for frying in oil. Use store-bought nut-free veggie patties or make your own using beans, lentils, and veggies.

15. Air-Fried Apple Chips

For a sweet, nut-free dessert, air-fried apple chips are a winner. Slice apples thinly, sprinkle with cinnamon, and air-fry until crispy. These make a great healthy snack or dessert.

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Conclusion

Cooking nut-free meals doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with an air fryer in your kitchen! From breakfast potatoes to crispy falafel, these 15 nut-free air-fryer recipes are perfect for any occasion and are super easy to make. With simple ingredients and short cooking times, you’ll be able to enjoy safe, delicious meals in no time.

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