Air Fryer Root Vegetables
Sweet and savory Air Fryer Root Vegetables are the perfect fall and winter side dish. Cooked to tender perfection with a maple syrup glaze, this recipe is versatile, customizable, and delicious.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound turnips *
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 medium sweet potato
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons regular olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme , plus additional for garnish (if desired)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt , plus additional for garnish
- ½ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper , plus additional to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Scrub and peel the root vegetables and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the oil, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Alternately, you can line the basket with a disposable liner for easy cleanup. Place the seasoned vegetables into the basket and place it into the air fryer.
- Air fry the vegetables for 20-30 minutes, tossing the veggies halfway through. When ready, the vegetables will be tender in the center with caramelized edges.
- Place the cooked root vegetables in a large bowl and remove the thyme sprigs (most of the leaves will have fallen off and you'll be left with the stems). Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Gently toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm or hot. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
*Feel free to substitute other root vegetables of your choosing, such as parsnips, rutabagas, or beets. You'll need about 2-1/2 pounds total of vegetables.
Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer, which will result in the vegetables steaming instead of roasting. Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may want to cook the vegetables in batches.
You can also substitute different fresh herbs for the thyme, such as rosemary or sage.
A note about air fryers:
Air fryer cooking times and temperatures can vary significantly by model. Keep a close eye on the vegetables the first time you make them, and start checking them for doneness 5 minutes early. If you're using an air fryer with an exposed heating element below the food (such as a combination toaster oven model), be sure to place a drip tray under the basket with the vegetables to catch any extra maple syrup and oil.Nutrition
Serving: 0.2recipe | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 21588IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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