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Air Fryer Roasted Beets

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Deeply sweet, tender roasted beets cooked in the air fryer in about 35 minutes with no foil required. More caramelization than oven-roasting with a fraction of the time and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium beets (about 2 inches in diameter)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: 1 tsp balsamic vinegar for finishing

Instructions

  1. Wash beets well and trim off the leafy tops (reserve greens if fresh). Leave the root tail on to prevent juice leakage during cooking.
  2. Leave small to medium beets (under 2.5 inches) whole. Halve large beets (over 2.5 inches) through the equator to reduce cook time and create a flat browning surface.
  3. Rub each beet with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place directly in the air fryer basket with space between them — no foil or wrapping needed.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Air fry at 400°F: 25 minutes for small beets (1.5-inch), 35 minutes for medium beets (2-inch), or 30 minutes for large halved beets (cut side down).
  5. Flip beets once at the halfway point. Beets are done when a knife slides through the center with no resistance and the skin looks slightly wrinkled and charred in spots.
  6. Let beets cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then rub skins off using a paper towel. Wear gloves and work over the sink to avoid staining. Finish with balsamic vinegar if desired.

Notes

Red beets stain deeply — wear gloves when peeling and work over parchment paper. Golden beets are milder and won’t stain.

For beet chips: slice paper-thin with a mandoline, toss with a tiny bit of oil and salt, and air fry at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes, checking every 5 minutes.

Store roasted beets in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes or enjoy cold.

To minimize cleanup, line the basket with perforated parchment paper to catch dripping beet juice.

Find it online: https://airfrycentral.com/air-fryer-beets-roasted-without-foil-or-oven-hassle/