Beets

Small beet cubes roasted until fork-tender.

Fresh, 3/4-inch cubes

1 lb beets, scrubbed or peeled and cut into equal 3/4-inch pieces; toss with 1 tbsp oil.

Air fryer setting
380°F
Cooking time
20-22 min

°C settings are rounded to the nearest 5°C. Start checking at the earlier time.

Preheat
Follow your fryer manual
Turn or shake
Toss once or twice during cooking.

At the basket

  1. Trim and scrub or peel the beets, then cut into equal pieces and coat with oil.
  2. Arrange in one layer and toss during cooking; check with a fork near the end.

Before you cook

  • A second recipe uses 1–2-inch glazed wedges at 400°F for 16–18 minutes. That is a different preparation, so its timing is not blended into this range.

Source notes

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Rachel Cooks (Rachel Gurk)Timing reference
Air Fryer Beets

1 lb, 3/4-inch pieces; 380°F for 20–22 minutes; toss 1–2 times.

Location: Recipe card

Savory / Stop & ShopCross-check
Air Fryer Glazed Beets

1–2-inch glazed wedges: 400°F, 16–18 minutes.

Location: Steps 1–2