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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Air Fryer Vegetables

    Garlicky air fryer beets

    Published: Aug 30, 2021 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    image collage showing finished air fryer beets, diced beets in a measuring bowl, beets in a mixing bowl, and beets in the air fryer basket
    collage showing diced beets tossed with oil and salt, beets after air frying and then tossed with garlic, and the finished beets in the air fryer basket
    air fryer beets with a lemon wedge in a white bowl

    Simple, garlicky roasted air fryer beets are tender and flavorful. Serve them as a side dish or as a salad topper.

    air fryer beets with a lemon wedge in a white bowl
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    Recipe notes

    There are a few secrets to perfect, tender air fryer beets.

    The first, and arguably the most important, is to cut your beets to a uniform size. You can choose to peel or not; that's totally up to your personal preferences. Uniform pieces will cook uniformly, so take your time on this bit.

    diced beets in a measuring cup with lemon, garlic, and a whole beet on a dark table

    More air fryer veggies: Air Fryer Okra, Air Fryer Zucchini, Air Fryer Butternut Squash

    Next, that half-inch dice is very important. Smaller pieces cook more quickly, so if you cut your beets into larger pieces, you will need to air fry them for longer. That's part of why I give a big, five minute range in cooking times -- to account for variation in size.

    Finally, you really do need to shake the air fryer basket every five minutes. Shaking makes sure that your beets roast evenly in the air fryer.

    The only other thing I do want to mention is that you don't add the garlic to the air fryer right away. Minced garlic will cook very quickly, so you'll add that during just the last minute of cooking time.

    collage showing diced beets tossed with oil and salt, beets after air frying and then tossed with garlic, and the finished beets in the air fryer basket

    Once that last minute of cooking is up, add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and serve!

    Choosing your beets

    You can make this recipe with any raw beets you like. Golden beets or purple beets both roast like a dream in the air fryer!

    I have not tested this recipe with frozen beets, but I imagine that it would work. Cooking time may vary, though, so keep an eye on that basket!

    You also do not want to use pre-cooked beets with this air fryer method. You can warm up cooked beets in the air fryer, but you only need to cook for a few minutes. The full cooking time below would severely overcook them.

    Ready to roast some beets, y'all? Grab your air fryer, and let's do this.

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    air fryer beets with a lemon wedge in a white bowl

    Garlicky air fryer beets

    Simple, garlicky roasted air fryer beets are tender and flavorful. Serve them as a side dish or as a salad topper.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer beets
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups diced beets - ½" pieces
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1-2 lemon wedges - for serving

    Instructions

    • Combine the beets, oil, and salt in a large bowl, tossing the coat well. Transfer to your air fryer basket.
    • Cook at 400° F for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until the beets are tender.
    • Add the beets back to the bowl and toss with the minced garlic. Transfer back to the air fryer basket and cook at 400° F for just 1 more minute. Transfer to your serving bowl, squeeze on some lemon juice, and serve!

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Notes

    It's very important that you cut your beet pieces to an even size, so they cook evenly.
    You can use purple or golden beets for this recipe. I have not tested it with frozen beets, but it should work fine -- just keep an eye on them, since cooking time will likely vary with frozen.
    You can double or triple this recipe. When multiplying, you may need to cook for a few extra minutes, depending on your air fryer.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Garlicky air fryer beets
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    105
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Sodium
     
    397
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    455
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    16
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    47
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11
    mg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    24
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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