Here’s a quick and easy way to make perfectly roasted radishes in your air fryer. Air fryer radishes are a fabulous keto side dish for Thanksgiving or as a low carb side with steak! Air fried radishes, who knew they could be so good?!
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Are you looking for ways to make your favorite foods keto diet-friendly without sacrificing flavor? One of my favorite keto sides lately to replace roasted potatoes is roasted radishes!
They’re so easy to prepare and actually taste delicious too. This is a great recipe if you want a healthy snack or just need an alternative side dish for your dinner table. I love radishes as they are low in carbs – great for anyone looking for a healthy alternative to a potato side.
Roasted radishes are a good way to add some flavor and color to your meal. They’re also very easy to make in the air fryer so you can add them into salads, soups, or serve as a colorful holiday side dish.
This low carb side dish is so much fun because it’s such a simple recipe. It’s nearly the same texture as potatoes, not exact, but super-close and can be incorporated into many different meals.
You won’t even miss eating plain old roasted potatoes again after tasting these baby redskins…trust me!
Can your really roast radishes in the air fryer?
Yes, you can cook radishes in the air fryer. Air fryer radishes are such a great idea and so delicious, I wonder why I was so hesitant to try them at first!
Roasting radishes in the air fryer is a simple and quick way to make them without dirtying up a lot of pans. Roasted radishes can be served with steak, chicken, or turkey…they also taste delicious dipped in keto ranch!
Are air fryer radishes keto?
Air fried radishes are keto-friendly and low in carbs. Roasted radishes are the perfect replacement for potatoes as a keto side dish or in low carb recipes.
How many carbs are in a serving of radishes cooked in an air fryer?
In one serving, or 100 g of radishes, there is 1 gram of protein, 2 grams dietary fiber, 1 gram net carbs, and 16 calories. That’s about six medium-sized radishes.
Do air fryer-cooked radishes taste good?
Yes, they do! I have to say because I love my air fryer, I’ve come to love radishes too. They have a bit of a peppery taste to them, which I enjoy. When you air fry the radishes, they take on the flavor of the spices or herbs with them.
These roasted vegetables are one of my favorite keto-friendly side dishes, and my non-keto husband even shovels them down. Really.
🍽 Equipment for air fried radishes
- air fryer
- a pair of long tongs (for easy handling)
- cutting board
- knife
- possibly a spatula
All you need to cook an air fryer radish is an air fryer oven and something to get them out. The trick is to get them out without burning yourself. In fact, I recommend using tongs or silicone gloves to avoid burning your fingers on the hot air fryer basket.
Also, I like to chop them up or make radish slices so you’ll need a knife and cutting board as well.
🥘 Ingredients needed for air fryer radishes
- 3 large bunches of organic radishes (about 40, 3/4-1-inch in diameter)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- fresh parsley, sliced green onions, or basil to garnish (optional)
How to prepare raw radishes
The first task in this low carb side is to prepare the radishes. There’s not a lot of prep time, but since most of us don’t generally cook with them, I’m going to spell out what you need to do step-by-step.
Remove the leafy greens
First, remove the radish greens and discard or save them for your compost bin or food waste container.
Wash and dry radishes
Next, wash the radishes under some cool running water. Pat dry with a kitchen or paper towel.
Cut radishes
Trim off the stems and roots. Then slice the radishes in half or fourths depending on how thick they are. Make them a good bite-sized mouthful.
🔪 Instructions: How to roast air fryer radishes
Once the raw radishes are prepped, it’s easy to home cook the radishes. First off, preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes to 390 degrees F.
After that, place radishes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary to evenly coat.
Dump the evenly coated radishes from the mixing bowl into the air fryer basket.
Now arrange the radishes in a single layer on the air fryer tray or evenly in the air fryer basket. Spread them out so as many radishes can touch the pan/basket as possible.
👩🍳 Cook time for the air fryer radish
Next, air fry for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy. Halfway through the cook time, at ten minutes, you can use silicone gloves to shake the air fryer basket. Times can vary depending on your air fryer so check and add more time if needed.
Continue to cook until golden, crispy, and fork tender.
To finish, season with extra salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or basil. Serve immediately.
Oven-roasted radishes
Alternatively, you can still roast radishes in the traditional oven. Follow the directions until the radishes are well-coated with olive oil, garlic powder, and other spices and herbs.
Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Then bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until tasty golden and crispy.
🍲 How to store roasted air fryer radishes
Allow them to cool down completely, then place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 5 days.
Set out before serving and cook as desired. They can be reheated in the air fryer, on the stovetop in a frying pan, or in the oven.
Like most anything, the flavor will be best when freshly cooked. Leftovers are tasty in soups, casseroles, or plain for snacks.
Why make a radish recipe in the air fryer?
I think the question should actually be why not??
1. Roasted radishes are simple to make without a lot of prep time and a tasty low carb side dish.
2. Air frying radishes is an easy cooking technique that can be mastered in no time.
3. Roasted radishes are gluten free, paleo, keto, whole 30 compliant, vegan, dairy free, lactose free, nut free … shall I go on?
🧺 What’s in your air fryer basket?
It’s that time of year again when we’re all frantically trying to figure out what dishes to bring for Thanksgiving. If you want a dish that is easy and delicious, air frying is just the thing!
Air fryer radishes have a subtle peppery flavor, are lightly seasoned, and are perfect if you’re looking for something low carb or keto-friendly. You can cook them in your air fryer with some olive oil and salt before serving warm with herbs on top.
They go perfectly with turkey so make sure not to forget these healthy little gems at Christmas dinner too!
📋 More air fryer recipes
Want more air fryer recipes? Some of my favorite things to air fry are bacon, broccoli, chicken legs, pizza without the extra carbs, and cheesecake!
Roasted radishes are just another way to shake it up a bit with your air fryer. Wink. Enjoy!
Try out some more of these awesome air fryer-published recipes for a keto diet!
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Easy Roasted Air Fryer Radishes
Here's a quick and easy way to make perfectly roasted radishes in your air fryer. Air fryer radishes are the perfect keto side dish for Thanksgiving or as a low carb side with steak!
Ingredients
- 3 large bunches of radishes (about 40, 3/4-1-inch in diameter)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 2 tsp dried dried rosemary
- Fresh parsley, green onions, or basil to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, trim, and halve the radishes. Trim = cut off stems and roots.
- Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes to 390 degrees F.
- Toss the radishes with olive oil and spices. Arrange them in a single layer on the air fryer tray or evenly in the basket. Spread so as many radishes touch the pan/basket as possible.
- Air fry for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Season with extra salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions (optional: fresh parsley or basil works well also).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 70Trans Fat: 7gCarbohydrates: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 1gProtein: 0g
*Nutrition Facts per MyFitnessPal.com. For the most accurate facts, calculate your own with the exact ingredients you use in the recipe.
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