At first a gluten free lifestyle can seem a bit stressful. No more breaded, fried food. No need to stress anymore. We have compiled a list of fantastic gluten free, air fryer recipes that are out of this world and sure to impress. Our favorite part was trying a bunch of gluten free, air fryer recipes and listing our favorites below. We have sorted our favorites into appetizers/side dishes and main dishes. If you are vegan or vegetarian, we did not forget you either. A list of vegan and vegetarian main dish options are listed below as well.
Appetizers/Side Dishes
Crispy Whole30 Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
https://healthylittlepeach.com/crispy-air-fryer-sweet-potato-fries/
Crisy, flavorful, and easy! A great gluten-free side that will please all taste buds. Prep time takes about 5 minutes and cooking time is less than 10 minutes. You’ll be enjoying these amazing sweet potato fries in less than 15 minutes. Make sure to leave room between the fries to allow the air fryer to do its work. It is important to allow the air to move around the fries to get optimal crispiness. It will be hard to wait for them to cool down, they’re that delicious. Your family will be begging for more, so we suggest you double the recipe.
Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
https://www.dishbydish.net/crispy-air-fryer-french-fries/
The simplest of ingredients makes this an easy and delicious french fry all will enjoy. Fresh potatoes are preferred, but you can use prepared, frozen fries if you are short on time. Although, we are sure that you will make the time to make them fresh once you try them. The flavor is outstanding and the crispiness of the fries is likely to impress all. You no longer need to splatter grease all over your kitchen for crispy fries. The only decision you will have to make when they are on your plate is what you will dip the french fries in.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries (Gluten Free)
https://savoryspin.com/air-fryer-zucchini-fries-gluten-free/
These zucchini fries are super crispy and full of flavor. A great way to add veggies to a meal that all will enjoy! Summer is zucchini season and a great time to make zucchini fries. The pickiest of eaters won’t mind eating their vegetables when they are crispy on the outside and taste like french fries. They’ll take less than 10 minutes to air fry each batch in order to get the outside crispy and the inside tender and delicious. Make sure to toss the fries a few times during cooking to make sure they are cooking evenly.. We love to dip these zucchini fries in ranch dressing. The flavor will have all, that try them, asking for seconds.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Air Fryer Onion Rings
https://paleoishkrista.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-air-fryer-onion-rings/
When you’re craving a crispy, flavorful onion ring, opt for a fresher and healthier option. Not only are these onion rings gluten free, they are paleo, Whole30 and dairy free. After slicing the onions into rings, you will need to soak them in coconut milk for at least an hour. While they are soaking, you can easily prepare the breading and whatever main dish you’ll enjoy the onion rings with. Once the breaded onion rings are in the air fryer, they’ll be crispy and delicious in less than 10 minutes. The difficult part will be to make sure not to eat the first batch before the second batch is done. We love to dip our onion rings in ranch dressing and they are great paired with a juicy hamburger with a gluten free bun. We are sure you will absolutely love these and will make them time and time again.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
https://eatatourtable.com/gluten-free-air-fryer-mozzarella-sticks/
What do we love most about mozzarella sticks? The crispy outside and gooey cheese inside of course! When you make these mozzarella sticks, you avoid the excess grease that no one needs. In addition, you won’t have spattered grease to clean up when you are done cooking. Make sure to freeze your cheese sticks prior to and after breading them to make sure the gooey cheese doesn’t escape the outer breading during cooking. Make sure to gently turn them half way through cooking. You do not want the cheese to escape. They’re fast, easy and especially delicious when dipped in your favorite marinara sauce.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
https://eatthegains.com/air-fryer-buffalo-cauliflower/
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is a definite crowd pleaser and a great vegan alternative on football Sunday. The crowd is sure to be impressed with this incredibly delicious appetizer. The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour creates a perfect breading that crisps up beautifully. Once the breaded cauliflower is crispy on the outside, you will toss it in the homemade buffalo sauce. Even the most sceptic or picky eater will love this vegan alternative to boneless buffalo wings. We suggest dipping the cauliflower in ranch or blue cheese dressing and serving them with a side of carrot and celery sticks.
Air Fryer Asparagus
https://watchlearneat.com/air-fryer-asparagus/
Tired of steamed asparagus? It is time to try this recipe. The crisp and tender asparagus is a great side dish to the protein of your choice. It’s simple ingredients and easy preparation make it a weekly must have! This air fried asparagus pairs great with steak, chicken, pork, or fish. This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and cook! Make sure to shake or toss the asparagus every few minutes to make sure they cook evenly. This will definitely be your go to recipe for asparagus from now on.
Easy Air Fryer Broccoli – Fresh or Frozen (Whole30, Low Carb)
https://cookathomemom.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
Are you tired of steamed, mushy broccoli? It is time to try something new. Don’t have fresh broccoli, no worries. You can use frozen florets and still have a crispy and delicious side dish. The mixture of nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and lemon create an amazing flavor that will delight your taste buds. Nutritional yeast is not the same yeast used to make bread. It is a nutritional ingredient that is full of vitamins and protein and has a cheesy like flavor but is dairy free. There is very little oil used in this recipe, so they’re healthy for you. This broccoli is crisp and full of flavor. A must try recipe that will leave everyone impressed.
ULTRA Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/crispy-air-fryer-chickpeas/
Looking for a crispy snack that is healthy for you? Look no further and make these immediately. You will love the crunch and blast of flavor of these vegan and gluten-free crispy air fried chickpeas. Just drain a can of chickpeas and coat with oil and seasonings. The air fryer allows the chickpeas to more evenly cook and crisp up for a great crunch. They take about 15 minutes to cook in the air fryer. Make sure to shake or toss the chickpeas every few minutes to ensure that they are all cooked evenly. You can top your salad or soup with these crispy chickpeas or just eat them a handful at a time.
Whole30 Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
https://www.wholekitchensink.com/air-fryer-crispy-potatoes/
These potatoes are so crispy and delightful. Preparation time is minimal. Just quarter red potatoes (we love baby red potatoes) and coat lightly with oil. Top with salt and pepper and throw in the air fryer. There is no need to turn to frozen, prepared potatoes anymore. Fresh, fast, easy and delicious. Try experimenting with your favorite seasonings to switch things up a bit. We have added cajun seasoning for an extra kick. These crispy potatoes aren’t just for dinner. They are easy to prepare and have for breakfast alongside scrambled eggs and bacon. Enjoy!
Main Dishes
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Gluten Free)
https://www.aspicyperspective.com/air-fryer-chicken-nuggets-gluten-free/
These chicken nuggets are crispy and so full of flavor, you won’t even notice that they are gluten free. The air fryer makes these nuggets super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, without the unnecessary oil. The prep time is minimal and clean up is easy. You’ll need about 10 minutes to prepare the nuggets and then air fry for less than 15 minutes. We suggest spraying the bottom of your airfryer with avocado oil before adding the nuggets and then lightly spraying the top of the nuggets before cooking. This keeps the nuggets from sticking to the pan and the oil on top of the nuggets helps them get crispier. With the addition of the ranch dressing seasoning packet to the coating, these chicken nuggets are a crowd pleaser that will definately be on the weekly recipe rotation.
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
https://eatthegains.com/air-fryer-buffalo-wings/
If you’re craving buffalo wings, look no further. We were amazed at how simple this recipe was to make. You can even use frozen chicken wings in the air fryer and they come out crispy and delicious. This recipe combines the perfect amount of seasoning and spices to make sure your taste buds are amazed. We had to hide the cooked wings on a baking sheet in a warm oven to prevent sneaky hands from grabbing and eating them in between batches. It is especially important to leave space between each chicken wing to let the air fryer do its job. We like to serve these wings with carrot and celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
https://www.noshtastic.com/air-fryer-pork-chops/
These pork chops are cooked to perfection using the air fryer. Fridge to table in less than 30 minutes. Preparation time is 5 minutes or less. Just season both sides with the flavorful spices and pop them into the air fryer. Cook until around 145 degrees and dinner is served. Make sure to defrost your pork chops and preheat your air fryer before cooking. We are confident that this will be a new favorite dish that you will enjoy time and time again. The only decision will be what side dish you will have with these amazing pork chops. Easy and delicious is a win win in our book!
Crispy Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
https://www.therusticfoodie.com/air-fryer-fish-tacos/
Spice up your next Taco Tuesday with these crispy air fryer fish tacos. Lightly breaded fish, using gluten free flour and bread crumbs, is air fried to perfection. The flavor of the crispy fish will have you asking for seconds. Serve the fish on a warmed corn tortilla and over bed of cabbage. Make sure to top with the lime crema as well. The lime crema is super simple to make with just 3 ingredients and a great addition that will wow your taste buds. Add some avocado and fresh cilantro for an amazing mea that all are sure to enjoy.
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/air-fryer-fish-sticks/
This egg free fish stick recipe is super easy and flavorful. There is no egg used in this recipe. Instead this recipe uses cooking oil spray to help the gluten free bread crumbs to stick. Simple seasonings make for a fantastic, not overpowering flavor. These fish sticks take less than 15 minutes to cook in the air fryer. You will need to gently flip the fish sticks half way through cooking to make sure they have an even crispiness. Make sure to make the dijon remoulade to accompany the fish sticks for a meal that is out of this world.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp: Whole30, Paleo, Keto, GF
https://www.wholekitchensink.com/air-fryer-coconut-shrimp/
A healthier alternative to your average coconut shrimp. The simple flavors and few ingredients are a definite crowd pleaser. Shrimp, eggs, coconut and seasonings. That’s it! These coconut shrimp are also low carb, whole30, and paleo. The shrimp must be peeled with the tail left on for ease of dipping. If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure to defrost and pat dry the shrimp before dipping in egg mixture and breading with the coconut and seasonings. This will ensure a crisp outside and tender inside when fully cooked. You will need to cook these coconut shrimp in two batches to make sure they have room to turn golden brown in the air fryer. Serve these with cocktail sauce or try the pineapple thai sauce linked in the recipe.
Vegan/Vegetarian Main Dishes
Quick and Easy Crispy Air Fried Tofu
https://okonomikitchen.com/quick-and-easy-crispy-air-fried-tofu/
Looking for a vegetarian option for protein? Look no further than this delicious air fried tofu. The combination of ingredients added to tofu is sure to impress. Make sure to press the tofu prior to cooking. You can use a tofu press or just put the tofu, wrapped in an absorbent towel, under a heavy book. Why do you have to press tofu? Well, it presses out any extra moisture so that the tofu can absorb more flavor from the other ingredients and get extra crispy in the air fryer. You will only need to press the tofu for about 5 minutes. After that, prep time is minimal and cook time is less than 10 minutes. Simple and delicious.
Air Fryer Falafel Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
https://elavegan.com/air-fryer-falafel/
A healthier version of a traditional falafel. Make sure to use an air fryer for this recipe so that you get the crispy outside and tender inside. You will need a food processor to prepare the dough and roll into falafel balls. It is important to refrigerate prior to air frying. This allows the falafel to firm up prior to cooking, so that they keep their shape and cook evenly. One falafel is under 70 calories. Wait, what? That’s right, they are delicious and healthy! We loved to put a few falafels on top of a bed of spinach and drizzle with a little hummus.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
https://vegetarianmamma.com/air-fryer-gluten-free-eggplant-parmesan/
This is a simple and delicious meatless Monday or vegetarian option that should be added to this week’s menu. It is important to salt the slices of eggplant and let sit prior to breading. The salt pulls out the moisture in the eggplant and makes for a crispier dish. Once each slice is breaded, you will need to air fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Once all the breaded eggplant is cooked, simply top with your favorite marinara sauce and a slice of cheese and pop it back into the air fryer for 2 minutes. The result is an amazing dish that is sure to impress everyone.
Conclusion
It was so much fun trying all of these recipes. A gluten free diet doesn’t have to be restrictive, stressful, or bland. The vast variety of gluten free options for breading are always changing.
The use of an air fryer allows you to use less oil and still achieve the same crispy food you have always enjoyed, just a little healthier. We hope you enjoy preparing the recipes as much as we did.
