Air Fryer Radishes

Crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside, these Air Fryer Radishes will be your new favorite way to cook radishes. We know a lot of people tend to skip over radishes at the grocery store. They’re peppery and strong in flavor and work well in a salad, but what else?! You won’t believe how baking the radishes transforms their flavor and texture from spicy, crisp, and peppery to a sweeter milder, creamier vegetable, similar to roasted yellow potatoes. No air fryer? No problem! See our notes for how to make these in a standard oven.

What stands out

Our Air Fryer Radishes recipe shines a well-deserved spotlight on radishes, a humble and often overlooked vegetable that usually gets relegated to salad garnishes or ignored in the produce aisle. By air-frying radishes, they’re transformed into a crispy side dish that highlights their versatility and unique flavor. The cooking process softens their sharp, peppery bite, revealing a tender slightly sweet interior that pairs wonderfully with simple seasonings like garlic powder and paprika. This is a quick straightforward, and healthy recipe that takes minutes in the air fryer. Plus, you’ll get a great crispy texture without using a lot of oil.

How to Prepare

Remove the stems and leaves from the radishes and discard or save them for another use. Use a knife to trim off the ends of the radishes and then cut the radishes in half lengthwise.

Add the radishes to a bowl with the oil and then add the salt garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Mix well to combine.

Cook the radishes in a 400F (200C) air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until nice and crispy.

When they’re done, garnish with chopped herbs, and enjoy.

Kitchen tip

Depending on the model of your air fryer these may take a few minutes less or more than indicated in the recipe. Check the radishes every 5 minutes or so to make sure they do not burn.

Swaps

1. To roast these in your oven, add the seasoned radishes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in a 400F (200C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Feel free to use any seasonings you love here; chili powder or a spice blend, such as baharat, would work nicely in place of paprika.
3. This method works well for any root vegetable, such as sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, and carrots.

Serve it with

• These Air Fryer Radishes are a side dish, along side our Grilled Lemon ChickenAir Fryer Meatloaf or Branzino Recipe.
• These are on top of a salad, such as our Simple Green Salad or Couscous Salad.

Questions

which air fryer do you use?

We have the mark COSORI Pro II Air Fryer Oven Combo. The recipe time and temperature vary by appliance, so please keep an eye on the radishes as they cook.

can we bake these in a regular oven?

To roast these in your oven, add the seasoned radishes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in a 400F (200C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Can we use other seasonings besides garlic powder and paprika?

Absolutely! You can customize the seasoning to your liking. Try adding onion powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, baharat, or even a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Do we need to peel the radishes before cooking?

No, you don’t need to peel radishes as their skin is edible and becomes tender during cooking. Just make sure to wash them thoroughly.

strong What should we do if our radishes aren’t crispy enough?

If the radishes aren’t as crispy as you’d like, try cooking them for a few extra minutes in the air fryer. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket, as this can prevent them from crisping up properly.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• 2 bunches radishes
• 2 teaspoons oil, avocado or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt, to taste
• dry oregano, to taste
• feta or yogurt sauce, after roasted

Equipment

• Nakiri Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowls
• Air Fryer

Method

1. Remove the stems and leaves from the radishes and discard or save for another use. Trim off the ends of the radishes. Cut the radishes in half lengthwise.
2. Add the radishes to a bowl with the oil, add salt, garlic, oregano. Mix well with clean hands.
3. Cook the radishes in a 400F (200C) air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until nice and crispy.
4. Top with feta or use a yogurt sauce for dipping.