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roasted red beets on a light grey plate

Air Fryer Roasted Beets

Meghna
Air Fryer Roasted Beets made with a simple seasoning under 30 mins. This roasted red beets recipe is great for meal preps, on salads or just as such! This recipe is also vegan and naturally gluten free.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Recipe Video

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups beets - **about 6 small beets quartered.
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes - **skip if heat intolerant.
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper - **or use freshly crushed black pepper.
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika - **use sweet paprika.
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil - **use extra light or light olive oil.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice - **freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • salt to taste - **use according to your own personal taste preference.

Instructions
 

Prep Beets

  • Scrub whole beets to remove any dirt or debris. Trim off the tops and ends. Than peel them with the help of a vegetable peeler. The beet skin is completely edible you can totally skip the peeling part! Quarter the small beets. If using large beets dice them into ½ inch thick and 2 inch long chunks or slices. Transfer the diced beets into a large bowl.
    air fryer roasted beets ingredients on a wooden board

Season beets

  • Add all the seasonings mentioned above in the ingredients list along with the fresh lemon juice, oil and salt (use salt according to your own personal taste preference). Toss the beets to coat them well with the seasonings.
    tossing beets in a clear bowl with a red spatula

Air Fry beets

  • Pre-heat the air fryer at 350 F for 4 mins. Transfer the seasoned beets into the air fryer basket with the help of a ladle. Layer them in a single layer. Do not discard the leftover seasonings and juices from the mixing bowl in which you seasoned the beets. Air fry for 17 mins at 350 F shaking the basket halfway through. Transfer the roasted beets into the same mixing bowl and toss them well to coat them with the left over seasonings and juices. This step is optional. This post contains lots of tips, step by step photo, lots of ideas and frequently asked questions, do SCROLL UP to get them all!
    seasoned beets in air fryer basket

Serve roasted beets

  • Serve the roasted red beets as such or garnish them with toasted nuts and seeds, fresh herbs, lemon or orange zest and maple syrup! The possibilities are endless.
    roasted beets in a grey plate with a fork

Notes

  1. Cook time: The cook time might slightly vary depending on your air fryer make, model and brand. You might have to slightly adjust the cook time. We tested this recipe using our Instant pot vortex, Bella Air Fryer and also using the instant pot air fryer lid.
  2. Peel or no peel: You don't need to peel the beets if you don't want to. The skin, which is completely edible ,will almost disappear during the roasting process in the air fryer. However, we chose to peel our beets.
  3. Avoid stained hands: Wear gloves and an apron while handling beets to avoid staining your hands and fingernails. The gorgeous color of beets can stain your hands, fingernails and chopping boards. But the stain is not permanent, it can be rinsed off easily with hand soap. We don't mind the stain!
  4. More flavor: Toss the diced red beets in a large bowl with the oil and all the seasonings. Do not discard the leftover seasonings and juices from the bowl. Toss the air fried roasted red beets in the leftover juices and seasonings just before serving. You'll be amazed how much flavor this simple hack builds. It makes such a huge difference! This step is optional.
  5. Shake air fryer basket: Shake the air fryer basket halfway through. This will ensure even cooking.
Calorific details are provided by a third party application & are to be used as indicative figures only. If you are on a restricted diet please do use your own preferred nutritional calculator.
 
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Roasted Beets
Amount per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
115
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
467
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
241
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 115mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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