Craving root vegetables in the air fryer? Air fryer frozen beets might hit the spot!
Ready to air fry right from frozen, these frozen beets are lightly seasoned and make for a great vegetable side dish with a bit of color!
Recipe Tips
This is a pretty simple recipe. However, before you go make frozen beets in the air fryer, read through these tips so you achieve the best results!
- Keep in mind that beets can stain – even the frozen ones! So please be careful.
- The cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer you have and the size/style of frozen beets. We used sliced beets but frozen beet cubes/wedges in the air fryer might take a little longer because of their thickness.
- We added a simple spice blend to the beets but you can add whichever seasonings you like!
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer too much – but since the beets are not supposed to get cripsy (unless beet chips) some overlap is okay.
- Also, the beets can be fragile so if you want to flip them half ay through cooking, consider silicone tipped tongs.
We use this air fryer for our recipes and it has been great.
Step by Step Instructions
If you want to know exactly how to make frozen beets in the air fryer, you can follow the recipe process in this section. This way, you can see just how we made our beets.
If you just want to know the cooking time and temperature for air fried frozen beets, then skip down to the detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post!
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, add the frozen beets to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Now add the oil, salt, and pepper.
Gently toss until the beets are evenly coated in oil and spices.
Once the air fryer is hot, add the frozen beets into the air fryer. Gently shake the air fryer basket so that the beets are in one even layer.
Some overlap is okay because these beets aren’t supposed to get super crispy anyway.
Air fry the beets at 380 degrees for approximately 12-15 minutes for slices, and 14-19 minutes for wedges until cooked through.
Shake the air fryer basket every 5 min to help with even cooking. You can also flip the beets with silicone-tipped tongs if they are more fragile.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the air fryer, the size of the frozen beets, and your personal preference.
When the beets are done cooking, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a serving bowl. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Once you air fry frozen beets, leftover can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
Properly stored, they’ll last for around 3-4 days.
To reheat, you can gently toss the beets back in the air fryer or in the microwave – they won’t be crispy anyway so the method doesn’t matter that much.
Related Recipes
For more air fryer vegetables, check out these other frozen creations that turn out great!
- Air Fryer Frozen Carrots
- Frozen Okra in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Corn Kernels
- Air Fried Frozen Brussels Sprouts
- Frozen Butternut Squash in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Frozen Beets
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen beets
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, add the frozen beets to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Now add the oil, salt, and pepper and gently toss until the beets are evenly coated in oil and spices.
- Once the air fryer is hot, add the frozen beets into the air fryer. Gently shake the air fryer basket so that the beets are in one even layer. Some overlap is okay because these beets aren't supposed to get super crispy anyway.
- Air fry the beets at 380 degrees for approximately 12-15 minutes for slices, and 14-19 minutes for wedges until cooked through. Shake the air fryer basket every 5 min to help with even cooking. You can also flip the beets with silicone-tipped tongs if they are more fragile. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the air fryer, the size of the frozen beets, and your personal preference.
- When the beets are done cooking, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a serving bowl. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
