These air fryer beets are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these simple roasted beets will become a go-to recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beets air fryer, beets in air fryer, how to cook beets in an air fryer, roasted beets air fryer
Cut the tops and root end off of the beets. Set the greens aside for salads. Use a sharp knife and peel the skin off.
2 lbs beets
Cut each beet in halves, quarters or eighths.
Add beets to a medium-sized bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to coat.
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
Brush olive oil on the air fryer basket. Add beets and spread around to distribute.
Cook at 380˚F for 15 minutes, shaking at 8 minutes.
Larger beets may need more cooking time. Cook until beets are easily pierced with the tip of a knife.
Sprinkle with salt prior to serving.
1/8 tsp flaky salt
Notes
Save the beet tops for salads, smoothies, or sauteing.
Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to three days.
Oven instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack of the oven. Place the beets in the skillet and drizzle olive oil over each beet. Lightly tent with foil. Roast for 25 minutes, or until you can easily pierce the beet with the tip of a knife.