Air Fryer Beets Recipe

4.34 from 3 votes

Air fryer beets are sweet, pleasantly chewy, and delicious. They're easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Sides & Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

1 pound beets, peeled or scrubbed, cut into equal bite-sized pieces (about ¾-inch)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

In a large bowl, toss beets with oil, salt, and pepper.
Add the beets to air fryer basket and arrange in a single layer. Air fry at 380ºF until fork tender, 20 to 22 minutes, tossing 1 or 2 times during cooking.
Serve as is, or with one or more of the suggested toppings.

We tested both peeled and unpeeled beets and really could not tell the difference. Scrub the beets well and trim off any rough spots if you choose not to peel.
To prevent staining, wear disposable food safe gloves when handling beets. You may also want to place a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper on your cutting board.
For crispier beets, cut them smaller (½ inch pieces) and air fry for 15 to 16 minutes or until done.
For canned beets, drain a 15 oz. can of beets. Cut in halves or quarters, depending on the size of the beets. Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry for 17 to 18 minutes or until done. We found that these weren’t as tasty but were still acceptable.

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