Air Fryer Beets are a simple and healthy side dish that take minutes to make. Sweet beets air fried until fork tender in a simple oil, salt, pepper seasoning. They're Whole30, vegan, paleo, and make a great side dish or salad topping.
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- Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Beets
- Are Beets Healthy?
- Different Varieties Of Beets
- Ingredient Notes And Substitutions
- How To Roast Beets In The Air Fryer
- How To Roast Beets In The Oven
- Ways To Use Air Fryer Beets
- Seasoning Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Air Fried Veggies You'll Love
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I think it's apparent how much I love air frying vegetables. From crispy sweet potato cubes and my favorite diced potatoes, to fall favorites like spaghetti and butternut squash. I just love how easy they are to make.
Beets are one of my favorite vegetables to eat, but I'm not a fan of how long it takes to roast them in the oven. It can take anywhere from 30-45 minutes for beets to soften in the oven, but this air fryer recipe takes not even 20 minutes.
These beets are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic powder to balance out their natural sweetness. They have a slightly crisp exterior and melt in your mouth tender middle. There's no doubt in my mind that these will be a new go-to side dish.
Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Beets
- They're made with 5 simple ingredients
- It takes 5 minutes to prepare them
- The beets cook in half the time in the air fryer as opposed to roasting them in the oven
- Beets are SUPER healthy and full of nutrients
- You can enjoy these as an appetizer, snack, or healthy side dish
- They're gluten free, dairy free, vegan, paleo, and Whole30 friendly
- Great for meal prep
Are Beets Healthy?
Yes! Beets are an extremely healthy vegetable, chocked full of vitamins and nutrients, and can even be used for medicinal purposes in some cases. Here's a few health benefits of beets:
- They can help lower your blood pressure
- Can help reduce inflammation in the body
- They're a great source of fiber
- Nitrates found in beets can improve blood flow to the brain
- They're also high in water and can help balance your energy intake
*Sourced from healthline.com*
Different Varieties Of Beets
There's a few varieties out there! There are red beets, golden beets, striped beets, and sugar beets to name a few. All of them are packed with vitamins and nutrients and will work in this recipe.
Ingredient Notes And Substitutions
- Beets: You can use any variety, but I like to use a mix of red and golden for more color.
- Olive oil: The oil helps crisp up the outside of the beet and tenderize the inside. You can also use avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
- Spices: I prefer to keep the seasoning simple with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder. See below for more seasoning options.
How To Roast Beets In The Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Cut the stems and leaves off of your beets, peel them, and cut into ½ inch cubes.
- Place them into a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and give it a good mix
- Place the beets into your air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 F for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway through
- Serve immediately and enjoy
How To Roast Beets In The Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and follow steps 2-3 listed above
- Lay your beets out in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and place into the oven
- Cook for 35-40 minutes until for tender
- Serve immediately and enjoy
Ways To Use Air Fryer Beets
One thing I love about this beet recipe is how versatile it is! You can enjoy them as a healthy carb with scrambled eggs for breakfast, or dip into avocado ranch for a snack, but they also make a delicious side dish. Here's a few dinners they would pair well with:
- Air fryer turkey tenderloin
- Whole roast chicken in the air fryer
- Egg free meatballs
- Gluten free chicken tenders
- Air fryer boneless chicken thighs
Seasoning Variations
Personally I prefer my beets with just a simple salt and pepper seasoning, nut sometimes it's fun to switch things up. Here's a few ideas:
- Elote seasoning
- Taco seasoning
- Chili lime seasoning
- Add a little onion powder and paprika
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't have to. Sometimes if I'm feeling lazy I'll just wash the beets and cook them with the skin on. Other times I do peel them, but it usually depends on how much time I have.
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The best way to reheat is in the air fryer. Place your beets into the air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees F for 4-6 minutes until they're warmed through.
Yes, you can freeze roasted beets. Just let them cool to room temperature, then place into a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer. They will retain the best quality if used within a year, but will stay good for longer then that.
Additional Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to wash your beets if you choose to leave the skin on
- Cook a mixture of red, golden, and striped for additional color
- Small/medium size beets are more tender than larger ones
- Adjust seasoning to your taste
- Air fryer beets are great to meal prep for a quick meal addition
More Air Fried Veggies You'll Love
- Air fryer green beans
- Perfect air fryer frozen broccoli
- Easy air fryer corn kernels
- Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes
- The best zucchini and squash in the air fryer
- Air fryer baby carrots
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PrintAir Fryer Beets
Air Fryer Beets are a simple and healthy side dish that take minutes to make. Sweet beets air fried until fork tender in a simple oil, salt, pepper seasoning. They're Whole30, vegan, paleo, and make a great side dish or salad topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 Minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound beets- peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Cut the stems and leaves off of your beets, then peel them and cut into ½ inch cubes.
- Place them into a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder. Mix well to coat the beets evenly
- Place the seasoned beets into your air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 F for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway through
- Serve immediately and enjoy
Notes
- Make sure to wash your beets if you choose to leave the skin on
- Cook a mixture of red, golden, and striped for additional color
- Small/medium size beets are more tender than larger ones
- Adjust seasoning to your taste
- Air fryer beets are great to meal prep for a quick meal addition
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days
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