Easy Air Fryer Radishes – The Food Blog

Radish is easy to air fry

Radishes are good for more than salads! Air fry radishes come out soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, with a slightly sweet taste. The roasting process removes the peppery bite that raw radishes are known for, making them a great low-carb alternative to roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes.

If you’re a big fan of the air fryer like me, you’ll love how simple it makes preparing roasted vegetables and side dishes. But have you ever thought you could fry radishes in the air?

Just toss the radishes with spices and add them to the air fryer – it really is that easy! This simple recipe only has a classic olive oil, garlic, onion and parsley blend, but use whatever you prefer to make this dish your own!

Why we love these

• fast: With the help of the air fryer, this easy side dish goes from the cutting board to the table in about 15 minutes.
• healthy: This humble root vegetable is very nutritious! Radish is a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients. They are low in calories and net carbohydrates but rich in fiber.
• Diet Friendly: If you’re following a keto diet or any low-carb diet, air fry radishes are just the low-carb side dish you’ve been waiting for. Forget about roasted potatoes when you have a recipe like this!
• Customizable: Add your own spices and seasonings to adjust the flavors just the way you prefer them. You can even try making this recipe with different radishes!

Ingredient notes

Full ingredient amounts and instructions are on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Radishes: When looking for fresh radishes, look for those with bright red skin, little to no blemishes and no scratches. If they come with the radish greens still attached, save those for pesto, salad, curry, quiche, soups and stews. You can also fry, boil or blanch them as you would chard or kale.
• Olive oil: For best results, use good quality extra virgin olive oil. It really makes a difference in the overall taste. Avocado, sunflower or safflower oil will also work.
• Garlic powder and onion powder: For air cooking, dry spices will adhere better to the vegetables without burning. But you can use fresh garlic if it is very finely ground.
• parsley: Parsley adds a touch of color and freshness as a garnish. You can leave it out, or use cilantro, basil, oregano or any other fresh herb you like.

How to make radishes from an air fryer

Full instructions are on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. First thing – cut the ends of the stem and root from each radish, then slice them in half.
2. Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees Celsius. This is an optional step, but I find that preheating my air fryer for a few minutes makes the cooking times more consistent and even.

3. In a large bowl, toss the radish halves with the olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and pepper until well coated.

4. Place the seasoned radish halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

5. Air fry the radishes for 15-18 minutes. Give the basket a shake halfway through to get a uniform crispness on all sides.

6. After cooking, serve the radishes to the air fryer hot with a garnish of fresh parsley.

storage and reheating

If you have leftover radishes from an air fryer, follow these simple storage tips:

• refrigerator: Keep air-fried radishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• freezer: I do not recommend freezing roasted radishes as the texture will change too much after thawing.
• Reheat: If you want to heat the radishes, add them to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes while shaking.

Variations

• Radishes: You can use all red radishes, or try experimenting with different colors and varieties such as pink, white, daikon, Malaga, helios or watermelon radish.
• Herbs: Season the radishes with dry herbs such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley flakes, basil or an Italian mix for an herbal twist.
• cheese: Create a cheesy garlic flavor by combining parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
• sharp: For even more spice, add red pepper flakes, cayenne, chili powder or Cajun seasoning to the radishes.
• Fries: Slice the radishes into thin medallions to make radish chips from the air fryer.

Effective tips

• Cut the radishes evenly: If some of your radishes are quite a bit larger than others, cut them into thirds or quarters to make sure the pieces are the same size.
• Place in one layer: Place the radish slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow the hot air to circulate around them for maximum crispness. My 6 liter air fryer There is a lot of room for it, but if you have a A smaller air fryer You may need to cook in two batches.
• Shake halfway through: For the most even cooking, shake the basket halfway through the air-frying process. This will result in crispy radishes on all sides.
• Adjust the time: All brands and models of air fryers vary slightly in their cooking times. Keep a close eye on them after the halfway mark the first time you make fresh air radishes. That way you will know exactly how long to cook them next time.

Common questions

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