Naturally vegan and gluten-free and tastes amazing dipped into this Sour Cream and Chive Dip. Note that in the UK, chips are called crisps and beets are known as beetroots, so these can also be called beetroot crisps. Beetroot chips are a low carb alternative to regular potato chips. I love this healthy snack as a side dish for sandwiches and wraps. Beetroot has many health benefits such as vitamin c and is rich in folate and antioxidants. There is something so satisfying about making your own beet chips! You can follow the same recipe to make Air Fryer Veggie Chips – simply add in root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots. I also made sweet potato chips with orange and thyme in the oven. Air frying is a great way to crisp up food without having to deep fry. It is a much healthier option that uses less oil and takes minimal effort as there is less clean up! These Triple Cooked Chips are a great air fryer recipe – you can achieve almost exactly the same results!
Why you will love this recipe
Healthy recipe – suitable for those following a low calorie diet Easy recipe Makes super crispy chips that have a sweet taste Crunchy snack that is perfect for game day and barbeques. They’re a good way to make the most of beet season and an easy way to use up leftover beets
Air Fryer Beet Chips Ingredients
Fresh beets – I’ve used red beets. You can use different types of beets here such as golden beets, striped beets or even a mix of all. The colours will be phenomenal! Cooking spray oil such as olive oil, avocado oil or canola Salt and black pepper to taste Optional flavourings: Garlic powder Make salt and vinegar beet chips by sprinkling over malt vinegar – yum!
Equipment
Air Fryer Mandolin slicer or sharp knife Vegetable peeler Paper towel – for best results, pat dry the beets to remove excess moisture. Too much moisture leads to steaming in the air fryer and you’ll end up with soggy chips
How to make Beet Chips in Air Fryer
Wash beetroot thoroughly under running water. Chop off the beet greens and save for a different recipe. Peel the skin with a peeler. Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice beets into thin slices. Thin slices will cook faster and be crispier whereas thick slices will remain soft inside. If you do not have cooking spray oil, you can toss oil with the beet slices in a large bowl Arrange the beet slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You can afford to overlap a little as the beet chips will quickly shrink. Spray over the oil and sprinkle salt and pepper Air Fry at 180 C or 380 degrees F Note that cooking time may vary based on your air fryer model and thickness of the beets. Medium or smaller beets will also need less time. Keep a close eye on the beets. Air fry for around 15-20 minutes. Switch to a higher temperature if they remain raw. You may have to select a lower temperature if your beets appear to be burning at the edges but remain raw in the middle. As soon as they are slightly crispy, remove them from the air fryer and place on a baking sheet or parchment paper as they will continue to crisp up as they cool. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may have to repeat these steps particularly if making a large batch.
Pro Tips
Ensure to get uniform slices of the beets so they all cook equally Pat dry the beetroot to remove excess liquid You may notice that after one batch, you need less air frying time for the subsequent batches as the air fryer temperature is hot.
Serving Suggestion
There are many different ways to serve these crisps. Enjoy them as they are the same way as potato crisps, served as a snack. They make a wonderful side dish for this Air Fryer Pasta Bake or Eggplant Parmigiana. They’re great topped on salads or inside a sandwich.
Storage
Beet chips are best eaten on the day to enjoy them at their crunchiest but you can store leftovers too. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent them going stale. They’ll remain crispy for 2-3 days. You may be able to make them crunchy again by air frying for a minute.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower – crunchy cauliflower bites are tossed in a finger-licking buffalo sauce Air Fryer Veggie Fajitas As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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