These tender roasted air fryer beets are easy to make for a healthy snack or side dish. Serve them on a salad, sandwich or just eat them plain. Making beets in air fryer is so quick and easy!
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 beets, and while they were okay, I didn’t love them. The beets felt slimy and the pickle was overpowering.
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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 and Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
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. This is optional, but I highly recommend!
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.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F / 200C, peel the beets, and chop them into one-inch cubes.
- Toss beets with olive oil and orange juice and add to the air fryer basket.
- Roast for 16-18 minutes, shaking a few times during cooking.
- 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 bees 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
I prefer to peel the beets unless I am roasting them whole.
Follow the same recipe above, but spread the beets onto a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes in a 400F / 200C oven.
Reheat beets in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 375F / 176C.
Freezing these beets 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 the roasted beets to cool completely.
– Pour into a freezer-safe bag.
– Store in the freezer for up to three months.
Serving Suggestions
More Recipes You May Like
- Easy Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
- Slow Roasted Tomatoes.
- Air Fryer Asparagus.
- Air Fryer Mushrooms.
- Instant Pot Beets.
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 (optional)
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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