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    Air Fryer Beets

    Mar 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    These beautiful red and golden air fryer beets are super tasty, healthy and ready in no time. If you have been looking for a new side dish for a classic pot roast or roast chicken, this easy beets recipe is just right for you. Naturally vegetarian and vegan, these roasted vegetables will be a sure hit at your next dinner party.

    Cooked with only some oil and spices, these soft and sweet air fryer beets will bring a lot of flavor and color to your next dinner plate. They can be used as a side at thanksgiving or christmas, however, they would also be a great topping for a leafy green salad. Give this red and golden beets recipe a try and you will be making it again and again.

    Air fryer beets on a round, white plate with a fork on a wooden board with a salt shaker

    POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

    • AIR FRYER BROCCOLI – Ready in less than 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe will be your new favorite way of cooking broccoli.
    • AIR FRYER CAULIFLOWER – You can use different colored cauliflower to make this delicious roasted vegetable dish a real showstopper.
    • AIR FRYER GREEN BEANS – This classic American side dish is very versatile and goes with beef, pork, chicken, and turkey. These green beans are flavorful and ready in no time.
    beets roasting in the air fyer

    AIR FRYER BEETS INGREDIENTS

    You may have all of these roasted beets ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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    • Beets: We used a mix of red and golden beets for this recipe. You can also just use either red or golden beets.
    • Oil: Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil, but peanut oil, canola oil or sunflower oil would be other possible choices.
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Salt and Pepper
    display of air fryer beets ingredients

    SERVING SUGGESTIONS

    Enjoy this recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes:

    • DUTCH OVEN POT ROAST – An American classic comfort food, this delicious pot roast falls apart in your mouth.
    • CREAMY MASHED POTATOES – These amazing mashed potatoes are easy to make and turn out every time.
    • CORNBREAD MUFFINS– These soft and fluffy cornbread muffins have just a hint of sweetness, which makes them the ideal side dish for a hearty dinner.

    SUBSTITUTIONS

    • Beets – You can use a mixture of red and golden beets or just one of the two varieties. If you are not a big fan of beets, try air frying other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans or Brussels sprouts.
    • Oil – Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil, but peanut oil, canola oil or sunflower oil would be other possible choices.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    If you'd like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You'll also find nutrition information.

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    TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    • vegetable peeler
    • knife and cutting board
    • medium bowl
    • fork
    • air fryer
    • Optional: food safe gloves

    PREPARE BEETS: Wash, peel and cube beets to approximately equal sizes.

    KITCHEN TIP

    Beets will stain everything they come in contact with. We like to use food safe gloves when peeling and cutting beets to avoid staining our hands. 

    Hand pouring oil over raw chopped beets.
    Raw beets with seasoning on top.

    SEASON BEETS: Toss beets with oil, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder and salt.

    PLACE BEETS IN AIR FRYER: Spray your air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent beets from sticking to the bottom. Place beets in the air fryer basket.

    COOK AND TOSS BEATS: Cook at 380ºF for 15-17 minutes, tossing once or twice to turn them during cooking.

    Raw beets in air fryer basket.
    Cooked beets in air fryer basket.

    TEST BEETS: Test beets by poking them with a fork. The fork should be able to easily move through the beet without it being mushy.

    REMOVE FROM AIR FRYER: Remove from the air fryer and transfer to a bowl or plate.

    SERVE: Toss and Serve.

    STORAGE TIPS

    Refrigerate: These roasted beets taste best fresh right out of the air fryer. If you have any leftovers you can store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Reheat: To reheat these roasted vegetables, place them on a microwave safe plate, cover them with a paper towel and put them into the microwave for 1-1 ½ minutes, depending on your machine.

    Freeze: Although we do recommend eating air fryer beets when they are fresh, you can also freeze them in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bag for up to a month.

    Defrosting: To defrost, put the frozen beets on the counter until they reach room temperature and then pop them into the microwave until hot, about 1 -1 ½ minutes. The texture of defrosted beets might be slightly softer and soggier compared to fresh ones.

    RELATED RECIPES

    While we love air fryer roasted beets we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well.

    • AIR FRYER BROCCOLI – Ready in less than 15 minutes, this will be your new favorite way of cooking broccoli.
    • AIR FRYER BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON – Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these roasted Brussels sprouts are full of flavor.
    • AIR FRYER CAULIFLOWER – Use two different colored cauliflowers to create a flavorful and colorful vegetable dish everyone will love.
    • AIR FRYER GREEN BEANS - A quick and easy way to cook tender and delicious green beans. A classic American side that goes with almost everything.
    • HOMEMADE DINNER ROLLS - These are the best homemade dinner rolls you will ever make. Sweet, buttery and moist rolls that will become your new holiday staple.
    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    This amazingly flavorful side dish goes great with pot roasts, roasted chicken, glazed ham and is also a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving meal plan.
    See Recipe
    air fryer brussels sprouts close up

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What is the difference between red and yellow beets?

    While nutritionally red and yellow beets are about the same, they do vary slightly in taste. Yellow or golden beets have a slightly sweeter taste, red beets taste a bit more earthy and have a more intense beet flavor.

    Are beets good for me?

    Beets are highly nutritious and full of health-promoting properties. They are a great addition to a balanced diet.

    Do I have to peel beets before roasting them in the air fryer?

    For this recipe we do recommend peeling the beets before roasting, because they need to be cut into small pieces. If you want to air fry whole beets, you can leave the skin on during roasting and it should come off very easily after cooking.

    beets roasting in the air fryer

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    Air Fryer Beets

    These delicious and healthy beets are quick and easy to make. They will sure add a splash of color and tons of flavor to your next dish.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: air fryer beets, easy beets recipe, golden beets, roasted beets, roasted vegetables
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 85kcal
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    Equipment

    vegetable peeler
    knife and fork
    cutting board
    Medium Bowl
    Air Fryer
    Optional: food safe gloves

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 beets
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • peeled beets in a bowl
      Wash, peel and cube beets to approximately equal sizes.
    • Raw beets with seasoning on top.
      Toss beets with oil, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder and salt.
    • Raw beets in air fryer basket.
      Place beets in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fryer beets closeup.
      Cook at 380ºF for 15-17 minutes, tossing once or twice to turn them during cooking.
    • testing beets with a fork
      Test by poking with a fork. The fork should be able to easily move through the beet without it being mushy.
    • Roasted beets on a plate.
      Remove from the air fryer. Toss and Serve.

    Notes

    Beets will stain everything they come in contact with. We like to use food safe gloves when peeling and cutting beets to avoid staining our hands. 
     
    You might want to spray your air fryer basket with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent beets from sticking to the bottom. 
     
    Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat. We like cooking with avocado oil. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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