Air Fryer Beets -

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Air Fryer Beets

Made with just 4-ingredients, these air fryer beets roast up sweet, tender and absolutely delicious in the air fryer. They are the perfect quick and easy side dish for meal prep and busy weeknights! can you air fry canned beets

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Sides, Snack

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

1-2 pounds Beets red, golden, or candy cane
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees While the air fryer is preheating, with a sharp knife, carefully peel beets and then cut into 1" cubes.
In a large bowl, toss beets gently with avocado oil and Italian seasoning until well-coated.
Carefully transfer beets to the air fryer basket without crowding the basket (you may need to work in batches ) and cook for 15 minutes, tossing the basket halfway through.
Check for doneness by poking a piece with a fork or toothpick. If it goes in without having to apply much pressure and comes out easily, they are done. Sprinkle with optional toppings. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

♻️ Storing & Freezing

Storing: Let beets cool completely and then store in a shallow airtight container or resealable bag in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Reheating: Warm cooked beets in preheated 375 degree air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes or until warmed through and re-crisped.

Freezing: The best way to freeze cooked beets is by flash-freezing. Spread cooled beets out on a baking sheet and freeze solid. Once frozen, transfer the pieces to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 3 to 4 months.

Using Canned Beets

Canned beets are already cooked! You can use the air fryer to enhance their flavor and heat them up, but keep in mind that the texture will be much different (aka soggier) than using fresh beets. To roast canned beets in the air fryer, blot the slices as dry as possible with a paper towel before tossing with oil and seasonings. Adjust cooking time as needed.

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