Air fryers are total game changers when it comes to cooking, even for breakfast! Yep, it’s true! Here, I’ve shared some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan air fryer breakfast recipes. So whether you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, or just want to try something new for breakfast, these recipes are for you! Enjoy!

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Air Fryer French Toast

I’m not sure who came up with the idea of making French toast with an air fryer, but I’m SO glad they did. It’s a great way to make this breakfast favorite in minutes, and cut down on the amount of butter you use. And it’s so easy – you can have it ready in just minutes. Give it a try!

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Air Fryer French Toast

This Air Fryer French Toast recipe is an easy breakfast favorite that comes together in 30 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
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Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks

These Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are so easy and delicious – crispy on the outside, soft, and fluffy on the inside, it's a great breakfast for the entire family!
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Air Fryer Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Make this Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast recipe for a sweet and indulgent take on a favorite breakfast classic!
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Yogurt Toast

Easy Yogurt Toast recipe makes the best breakfast bites you’ve ever had! Crusty bread, creamy custard spread and sweetened toppings take the ordinary toast into something magical.
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Air Fryer Toasted Coconut French Toast

Air Fryer Toasted Coconut French Toast is a breakfast recipe you'll love! No soggy bread and only 4 ingredients to crisp coconut perfection!
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls & Donuts

I’ve been on a bit of a cinnamon roll and donuts kick lately. I’m not sure why, but I can’t seem to get enough of them. So I decided to try my hand at making them in the air fryer. And boy was it a success! They turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Plus, they were so easy to make! If you’re looking for an easy breakfast idea, then you HAVE to try these air fryer cinnamon rolls and doughnuts! (Or donuts, but you get my point!)

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

There’s nothing like good old-fashioned Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast! A perfectly portioned recipe that generously serves two and cooks right in the air fryer!
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Air Fryer Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Air Fryer Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls recipe. Made with only 1 ingredient, there is no reason not to have this quick breakfast every morning.
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Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts)

Zeppole, or Italian Style doughnuts, are deliciously sweetened with black raisins and served with powdered sugar. Traditionally, they are deep fried — but they turn out just as good in the Air Fryer!
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Air Fryer Jelly Donuts

Indulge your morning sweet tooth with these Air Fryer Jelly Doughnuts. Soft and fluffy doughnuts will be on your plate in just 10 minutes.
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Air Fryer Yeast Donuts

Traditional Yeast Doughnuts are delicious and so easy to make in the Air Fryer. These sweet pastries come out warm and with a crackled glaze coating — perfect with your morning cup of coffee!
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Air Fryer Pancakes & Waffles

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Air Fryer Pancakes

Air Fryer Pancakes make the perfect vegetarian breakfast! They're fluffy and taste delicious!
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Air Fryer Dutch Baby

A Dutch baby is a large, puffy, family-style pancake fried in a sizzling-hot buttered skillet. You can sprinkle on some powdered sugar, fill it with fruit, or simply drizzle on some maple syrup.
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Air Fryer Vegan Chicken & Waffles

Classic Chicken and Waffles is given a plant-based twist. Cauliflower is given the fried chicken treatment in the Air Fryer — and topped on waffles with plenty of maple syrup.
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Air Fryer Muffins & Scones

If you love yourself a good muffin or scone but hate the guilt that comes with enjoying them, enter the air fryer! They can make light and fluffy muffins and scones that are SO satisfying but with way less added calories. Give them a try today!

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Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins are bright and flavorful with bursts of juicy blueberry all throughout the muffin
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Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins

Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins are buttery, soft, and loaded with tangy pops of cranberry.
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Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins

Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins are tender, delicious, and easy to make. Homemade, from-scratch cornbread muffins hot out of the are irresistible.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Weekend morning breakfasts were made for these AIr Fryer Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Be sure to eat these warm.
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Other Air Fryer Sweet Treats

Bakers, rejoice! The air fryer is the perfect appliance for sweet treats and truly, there’s nothing this machine can’t do. So get ready to indulge in some delicious desserts. Here are some of my favorite recipes to get you started.

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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Breakfast Bites

Enjoy these simple Air Fryer French Puff Pastry Breakfast Bites for breakfast with a cup of coffee on a slow Sunday morning.
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Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Air Fryer Apple Fritters are sweet and cinnamony and easy to make with your basic pantry staples.
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Valentine’s Day Air Fryer Pop-Tarts

These quick and easy Cherry Pop Tarts make a super fun breakfast for the kids!
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Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

This easy Air Fryer Toast Strudel takes 9 minutes to make! Crispy, golden brown and perfectly flaky on the outside. Soft and gooey on the inside. Use your favorite frozen toaster strudel flavor to make a quick & tasty breakfast.
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Air Fryer Blueberry Scones

Bake these delicious Blueberry Scones in the Air fryer for breakfast in just 10 minutes. They are soft, full of blueberries and taste amazing!
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Air Fryer Bagels & Bread

If you love bagels and bread, but don’t love the calories, then you’ll love air fryer bagels and bread. You can still enjoy your favorite breakfast foods without all of the guilt. Air fryers are a great way to cook food without having to use a lot of oil, so you can keep the calories down without compromising on taste. Check out these recipes for some delicious and healthy air fryer bagels and bread.

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Air fryer Toast

Bread is deliciously toasted in minutes with the help of the Air Fryer.
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Everything Bagels

Make Everything Bagels in the Air Fryer with a simple no-yeast dough and a few ingredients. They will be ready to eat in just 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Monkey Bread

Air Fryer Monkey Bread is a delectably sticky and sweet sugar and cinnamon pull-apart bread that’s perfect for breakfast.
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Air Fryer Date Bread

Air Fryer Date Bread is here to turn your normal bread loaves into excitingly flavorful and sweetness rich bread.
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Moist and Quick Air Fryer Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Vegan Banana Bread is moist, and a delicious way to start your day — and bakes in the Air Fryer for only 30 minutes.
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Air Fryer Banana Bread With Nuts

Perfectly sweet and deliciously moist Banana Bread is browns up beautifully in the Air Fryer.
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Air Fryer Eggs

Have you ever tried cooking eggs in an air fryer? If not, you’re in for a treat! Air fryers are perfect for cooking eggs because they cook them evenly without any of the sticking. Plus, the results are always fluffy and delicious. Try some of these amazing air fryer egg recipes!

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Air Fryer Arugula & Cheddar Egg Soufflés

Air Fryer Egg Soufflés look and sound fancy, but they couldn’t be easier to make! This recipe calls for peppery arugula and cheddar cheese, but you can experiment with different greens and cheeses.
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Air Fryer Egg Cups

Air Fryer Egg Cups are an easy and tasty vegetarian breakfast that is packed with protein and completely customizable.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

This Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is an easy no-boil method for making the perfect hard-boiled egg method that is completely hands-off!
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Air Fryer Soft Boiled Eggs

The Air Fryer can seamlessly churn out Soft Boiled Eggs for breakfast. Perfectly runny yolks, perfect for toast dipping!
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Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole (Frittata)

Vegetarian Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole is quick and easy frittata with veggies, cheese, and hashbrowns
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Air Fryer Potatoes

Who doesn’t love potatoes? Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and so versatile. Just toss your spuds in the air fryer and let it do all the work for you. They’ll come out crispy and delicious every time. Check out these air fryer potato recipes for breakfast (or just make these air fryer smashed potatoes and call it a day)!

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Crispy Hash Browns in the Air Fryer

There's nothing like pulling out shredded hash browns from the freezer and cooking them up in the air fryer! It's easy, crispy, and the perfect breakfast side.
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Air Fryer Hash Browns Patties From Scratch

Homemade Air Fryer Hash Browns Patties are delicious and are a very easy vegetarian breakfast option. All you will need to do is one onion, a few potatoes, flour, sour cream, and one egg.
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Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties

These super crispy and delicious Hash Brown Patties can be made in a matter of minutes in an air fryer. A quick breakfast accomplice that everyone will one.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

These Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes have a perfectly crispy, flavorful exterior with a light and fluffy center. Healthy, scrumptious and so quick to make!
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Air Fryer Home Fries

Air Fryer Home Fries are an easy breakfast side. They are just as delicious as the classic diner version but made with much less oil.
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Air Fryer Toppings

If you’re looking for some new ideas to jazz up your breakfast routine, check out these air fryer breakfast toppings! From savory to sweet, there’s something for everyone. So grab your air fryer and get cooking!

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Easy Air Fryer Granola

This super easy Air Fryer Granola recipe makes a healthy breakfast! Made of lightly toasted oats and seeds with hints of spices, vanilla, and maple syrup.
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Air Fryer Nectarines

Air Fryer Nectarines are quick, easy and delicious. They make the breakfast topping for yogurt, granola, or french toast.
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Air Fryer Bananas

They are a sweet, soft, caramelized, and aromatic banana treat that you can make in a matter of minutes. Use them to top a healthy and delicious breakfast granola bowl or enjoy them on your banana fosters.
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Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon

This Air Fryer Tempeh Bacon is full of flavor, easy to make, and vegan!
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