These tender roasted air fryer beets are quick and easy to make for a healthy snack or side dish. Serve them on a salad, sandwich or just eat them plain.
Suitable for Vegan, Paleo, and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
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 version, and while they were okay, I didn’t love them. They felt slimy and the pickle was overpowering.
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Roasted Beets In The Air Fryer
Enter Air Fryer Roasted Beets! If you think you don’t like beets, you really need to give this a try. Friends, Air Fryer Beets are so easy to make and super flavorful. Their sweet taste and earthy flavor make them the perfect side dish for dinner rotation.
Trust me when I say you’ll be making these fork tender roasted beets air fryer style on the regular. Just like these Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts or these Air Fryer Green Beans, best ever Air Fryer Zucchini Fries and delicious Air Fryer Baby Potatoes.
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 ones at the market, but air frying means you won’t heat up the house.
- Nutritious – Air frying uses less oil and these are loaded with fiber, folate and vitamin C.
- Diet – suitable for gluten free, vegan, Paleo and vegetarian diets.
Ingredients Notes
- Whole beets – this recipe uses fresh red beets.
- Orange Juice – fresh-squeezed provides maximum flavor, but you can also use store-bought.
- Olive Oil – or avocado oil – a small amount is all that’s needed.
- Salt – brings out the flavor.
- Dill – for serving, but feel free to use other herbs.
Ready to learn how easy roasting beets in the air fryer is? 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.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C, peel the bets, and chop them into bite sized pieces / one-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss beets with olive oil and orange juice and add seasoned beets in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
- air fry beets for 16-18 minutes, shaking the basket a few times during cooking, es.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed and add a sprinkle with dill, if desired.
Roast In The Instant Pot Instead.
You can do these in the Instant Pot instead. You wont get the crispy effect but you will still get good result – so check out this Instant Pot Beets post.
Pro Tips
- Preheat the air fryer if recommended by your manufacturer.
Make sure to wash your veggies well and remove and debris before cooking. - Wear gloves or peel the beets in a bowl of cold water to prevent staining your hands.
- Cut them into similar-sized pieces for so they cook evenly. Also make sure to at least shake basket halfway through.
- You can serve warm or cold.
- Air Fryer temperatures vary depending on the make and model. Use the air fryer cooking time listed here as a guide. We recommend checking for doneness ands adjust as needed.
Delicious Variations
- Use Different Kinds of Beets – Most of us are familiar with red ones, but you can also get golden beets and striped beets.
- Add To salads – Roasted beets are mighty tasty on top of a salad.
- Add Chopped Nuts – Chopped and toasted walnuts add a nice crunch to these.
- Herbs – feel free to add extra herbs like chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
- 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 like garlic powder, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes etc.
- Cheese – if not vegan top cooked beets with goat cheese or crumbled feta cheese. or creamy cheeses go well with their natural sweetness.
Make Ahead And Storage
- Prep Ahead – These veggies can be peeled and chopped up to 3 days in advance.
- Store – Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Use them within 4 days.
- Reheat – You can reheat leftover in a 350 degrees F / 176 degrees C oven for 10 minutes.
FAQs
You don’t need to peel them. I prefer to peel them unless I am roasting them whole.
Follow the same recipe above, but spread the cubes onto a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes in a 400F / 200C oven.
Reheat them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
Freezing them is more of a personal decision. I find that they can sometimes be a little rubbery. If you decide to freeze, follow these instructions:
– Allow them to cool completely.
– Pour into a freezer-safe bag.
– Store in the freezer for up to three months.
They are a tasty root vegetable that are enjoyed all over the world. They are a low-calorie food that provides many health benefits.
They’re chock full of important nutrients like manganese, folate, potassium and vitamins B2 and C. They are also especially rich in fiber, and known to have antioxidant properties that may help regulate blood pressure.
Serving Suggestions
I love root vegetables and all the beets adding these to grain bowls, salads or over pasta, whipping them into beet soup or beet hummus.
They also go great with some meets like Air Fryer Whole Chicken and Air Fryer Ham as well as with Air Fryer Fried Chicken delicious Air Fryer Pork Chops, my fav Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs and Caprese Chicken or 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. For more beet recipes.
- Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer.
- Or check out my entire Air Fryer Collection.
Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
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Air Fryer Beets
Ingredients
- 1 pound (453g) beets peeled and cut into one-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- salt to taste
- dill fronds, chopped
Instructions
- Peel the beets and cut them into one-inch cubes.
- Combine with the olive oil and orange juice in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C.
- Place beets in the air fryer basket and cook for16-18 minutes, shaking a couple of times.
- Transfer to a plate, taste and adjust seasonings, then top with dill (if desired).
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Notes
- 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.
- Storage – keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
- There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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