Description
Air Fryer Beets are a quick and easy side dish that roast up sweet, tender, and with perfectly caramelized edges. Using simple ingredients like fresh beets, olive oil, salt, and pepper, this recipe offers a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy beets with minimal prep and cooking time in the air fryer.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Peel the fresh beets and cut them into 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Wearing gloves is recommended to avoid staining your fingers.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the beet cubes, olive oil, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat the beets evenly.
- Air Fry the Beets: Place the coated beets in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overfilling. Air fry at 400°F for 18-22 minutes. Pause several times during cooking to shake the basket and rotate the beets for even roasting.
- Check for Doneness: The beets should be fork tender when done. Adjust time as needed depending on beet size.
Notes
- Size of beet cubes: Keep beet pieces about 1-inch thick for even cooking; adjust air frying time for smaller or larger pieces.
- Different seasonings: Feel free to experiment with garlic, spices, or dried herbs to alter the flavor.
- Variety of beets: This recipe works well with any beet variety; cooking time remains roughly the same.
- Shake basket and don’t overfill: Overlapping is acceptable, but avoid overcrowding. Shake basket to promote even cooking.
- Wear gloves: Beets can stain skin and nails during peeling and cutting, so gloves are recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Beets, Roasted Beets, Healthy Side Dish, Easy Beet Recipe, Air Fryer Vegetables
