Roasted Beets In Air Fryer

Beets are highly nutritious and a great vegetable option to include in your diet. Roasted beets in an air fryer are one of the simple ways to add them to your meals quickly and without much effort.

This is an easy recipe to make golden roasted beets in the air fryer and it just takes under 30 minutes to cook them to perfection.

Roasted beets ingredients

Beets are delicious and have a sweet and earthy taste. A great way to enjoy them is to roast them in the air fryer. It does not need a long list of ingredients either. I like to use only salt, pepper, some olive oil, and fresh rosemary.

It can easily be adapted to use other seasonings like Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or just some garlic powder. The same seasoning can be used for red or golden beets.

Do you peel golden beets before roasting?

Yes! It is best to peel the golden beets to get get rid of any dirt on the skin. It might feel a bit tedious to peel the beets but a vegetable peeler makes the task really very easy.

How to roast beets in air fryer?

It is really very easy to cook the beets in the air fryer and the only challenging part may be to cut them. First, cut the ends of the beets with a knife and then peel the skin off with the help of a vegetable peeler. Now cut the beets into chunks of about ¾ - 1 inch size.

In a mixing bowl, mix the cubed beets with oil, salt, and some rosemary. You can use fresh or some dried rosemary. I have made these golden roasted beets in the Instant Vortex Plus air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 390 °F. Place the seasoned beets in the preheated air fryer evenly and cook for 15 minutes.

Open and shake the basket after about 8 minutes to ensure they are being cooked evenly. Continue air frying the beets for the remaining time and then check for doneness by inserting a fork in one of the pieces. The fork should slide in easily and that is a sign that the beets are roasted well in the air fryer.

Personally, I like to add the pepper after roasting and once the beets are done, sprinkle some black pepper as per taste. But it is completely optional and you can skip adding any pepper. Transfer the roasted beets to a serving plate and enjoy!

If you love beets, you can also check out how to cook beets in Instant Pot and then use them in salad like black eyed peas salad and Mumbai style grilled sandwiches.

How long to roast beets in an air fryer?

It really depends on big or small the beets have been cut into. For beets cubed into a size of ¾ inch - 1 inch, it can take about 15 minutes. If you end up with larger or smaller chunks, it can be less or more time.

The best way to check if the beets are done is by inserting a fork to test if it inserts easily into the pieces. If it is still hard then it needs to be cooked for a little more time.

How to serve roasted golden beets?

Roasted golden beets are absolutely delicious with their sweet and earthy taste. They can be cooked with just some olive oil and salt. They can be served as a side dish to accompany your meals. They can also be added to salad.

How do you store beets after roasting?

Beets are absolutely delicious and they will be gone in no time from your dinner table. However, at times you may have some leftovers and they can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Before storing them, allow them to cool down completely and then refrigerate them in an air-tight container. when you are ready to eat, simply reheat it in the microwave or in the air fryer.