Air Fryer Beets
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Air Fryer Beets
Description
This recipe involves peeling fresh beets, cutting them into uniform 1-inch cubes, then tossing with olive oil and seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper. The cubes are arranged in a single layer in an air fryer basket preheated to 400°F, where they roast for about 20 minutes with shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning. The result is tender beets with a concentrated earthy-sweetness and lightly crisp edges.
The use of an air fryer allows for faster and less labor-intensive cooking without compromising texture compared to traditional roasting. It also avoids the moisture loss and mess sometimes associated with boiling beets.
These air-fried beets can be served warm alongside meats, salads, or as a side vegetable. Peeling and cutting instructions help reduce staining and maintain safety during preparation.
Leftover beets should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. The recipe also suggests that if beet greens are available, they can be sautéed separately for a complementary side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel beets before cutting into 1-inch cubes
- In a large bowl toss the beet pieces with the oil, salt and pepper to coat
- Preheat air fryer to 400°
- Add beets to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for twenty minutes, shaking halfway through, or until fork tender.
Notes
- Peel beets by scrubbing under running water, cutting off stem and root ends, then using a vegetable peeler.
- Cut beets into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking; larger pieces require longer air frying.
- Wash hands and cutting surfaces immediately to prevent beet juice stains; lemon juice or gloves can help remove or prevent stains.
- Store cooked beets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Beet greens can be sautéed separately as a flavorful side dish.
- If preferred, roast beets in a 400°F oven for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway for similar results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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