Air Fryer Whole Roasted Beets
These roasted whole beets in the air fryer make for an easy and delicious side dish with very little prep and hands-free cooking! The air fryer method brings out a rich caramelized sweetness. This is a great alternative to roasting beets if you just have an air fryer appliance or simply don’t want to heat up the whole kitchen with an oven.
Equipment
- foil
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 medium whole beets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the beets thoroughly and trim off the stems if needed.
- Dry the beets and rub each beet with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt. Wrap each beet individually in foil and seal tightly.
- Place the foil-wrapped beets (folded side up) in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 50–60 minutes at 375-400F, or until fork-tender. Test doneness with a fork or knife - If the fork slides through the center easily, then the beets are done.
- Once the beets are fork-tender, use a paper towel and peel the skin off while the beets are still warm.
- Slice and serve plain or add desired seasoning and dressing.
Notes
*Nutritional facts provided are estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
Recommended cooking times and temperature
- Small beets (2-inch): 40–45 minutes at 375°F
- Medium beets: 50–60 minutes at 375–400°F
- Large beets: 60–70 minutes 375°F
Nutrition
Serving: 1beetCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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