Air Fryer Beets

Roasting veggies is such a great way to amplify their sweetness and bring out their earthy flavors. I’ve always loved roasting potatoes and carrots, and now I loooooove roasted beets.

Until recently, my only experience with beets was pickled beets, and while they were okay, I didn’t love them. The beets felt slimy and the pickle was overpowering.

Roasted Beets In The Air Fryer

Enter roasted beets! If you think you don’t like beets, you really need to give this beet recipe a try. Friends, air fryer beets are so easy to make and super flavorful.

Trust me when I say you’ll be making these roasted beets air fryer style on the regular. Just like these Air Fryer Green Beans, best ever Air Fryer Zucchini Fries and Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.

Plus, you will love these crispy and over the top delicious Air Fryer Cauliflower. So much yum.

These roasted beets in air fryer are seasoned with salt and a bit of orange juice for a hint of citrus flavor. Sprinkle them with dill for brightness and enjoy!

Why Make This Recipe

• Fast – Air fried beets cook faster than roasting them in the oven.  
• Perfect for Summer – Not only can you find fresh local beets at the market, but air frying means you won’t heat up the house. 
• Nutritious – Air frying uses less oil and beets are loaded with fiber, folate and vitamin C. 

Ingredients Notes

• Beets – this recipe uses fresh red beets.
• Orange Juice – fresh-squeezed provides maximum flavor, but you can also use store-bought.
• Olive Oil – a small amount is all that’s needed.
• Salt – brings out the flavor.
• Dill – for serving.

Ready to make these air fryer beets? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Roasted Beets in Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C, peel the beets, and chop them into one-inch cubes.
2. Toss beets with olive oil and orange juice and add to the air fryer basket.
3. Roast for 16-18 minutes, shaking a few times during cooking.
4. Taste, adjust seasoning if needed and add a sprinkle with dill, if desired. 

Pro Tips 

• Preheat the air fryer if recommended by your manufacturer. 
• Wear gloves or peel the beets in a bowl of cold water to prevent staining your hands. 
• Cut the beets into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. 

Delicious Variations

• Use Different Kinds of Beets – Most of us are familiar with red beets, but you can also get golden beets and candy cane beets which are red and white striped. 
• Add To Salad – Roasted beets are mighty tasty on top of a salad.
• Add Chopped Nuts – Chopped and toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to these beets.
• Use Smoked Salt – Smoked salt adds a wonderful smoky flavor. 
• Use Your Favorite Seasoning – Salt (and a little bit of dill) is all you really need, but you can experiment with all sorts of different seasonings. 

Make Ahead And Storage

• Prep Ahead – Beets can be peeled and chopped up to 3 days in advance. 
• Store – Leftover beets should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Use them within 4 days.
• Reheat – You can reheat leftover beets in a 350F / 176C oven for 10 minutes. 

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Fried Chicken.
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
• Air Fryer Pork Chops.
• Caprese Chicken.
• Rainbow Veggie Chopped Salad.

More Recipes You May Like

• Easy Air Fryer Green Beans.
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
• Slow Roasted Tomatoes.
• Air Fryer Asparagus.
• Air Fryer Mushrooms.
• Air Fryer Banana Chips.
• Air Fryer Okra.
• Instant Pot Beets.
• Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer.

Weight Watchers Points

There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

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