How To Roast Beets | How To Cook Beets In The Oven & Air Fryer

How to roast beets is a simple roasted vegetable side dish made with whole beets, a little oil, salt, pepper, and foil for roasting. It's weeknight-friendly and works well for meal prep, gluten-free eating, and easy veggie sides. Unlike boiled or steamed beets, this version uses a foil-wrapped oven (or air fryer) method that caramelizes the beets for a sweeter, more concentrated flavor. Plus an optional quick broil for extra roasty edges.

Beets are nutrition and flavor bombs, especially when cooked correctly. One of the nicest things about beets, is that they are like me, #ruthlesslyefficient.

Every part of the beet is edible--from the beet root, to the beet stems and to the beet greens. All you need is to know how to cook the beets. I always look for beets with the greens since those leaves can be very tasty.

Ingredients You'll Need

• 4 Large Beets- Yep, that's it. Just one simple ingredient is all you need to make the most delicious beets in both the Instant Pot and air fryer.

How To Roast Beets

Check out these instructions if you want to learn how to cook beets in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

But if you're looking for an easy baked beets recipe, you are in the right place.

How To Make Roasted Beets in The Oven

Oven-roasted air fryer beets are delicious and relatively tidy. Roasting Beets make them taste more caramelized and sweet than boiled or steamed beets can, but it does take longer to cook them than making Instant Pot Beets.

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Scrub the beets and cut them in half for faster cooking. Toss beets with a little oil, salt, and pepper.
• Place the beets on a large sheet of foil. Wrap the foil around the beets.
• Bake the beets for 40-50 minutes until the baked beets are tender.
• For a grilled taste to your beets, open up the foil, and broil the beets for about 5 minutes.
• If you plan to do this, you may want to peel the beets before cooking, and perhaps also cut into wedges for maximizing the caramelly surface.

How To Cook Beets in The Air Fryer

There are a couple of reasons why I love air frying the beets. The biggest reason is no water to get rid of, no pan to wash with beet liquid.

But the other reason is taste. Roasted beets have a sweeter taste, and air frying is like roasting to some extent.

I wrote a long article on how to determine which air fryer is best for you that you may be interested in.

Below, I'm showing you how to season and air fry beets all in one go.

• Scrub the beets.
• Peel and cut the beets into quarters. Place the beets in a large bowl.
• Drizzle the beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, or use chermoula or zhoug to coat and season the beets.
• Set the Air fryer to 380°F for 25-30 minutes or until tender.

What To Do With Beet Greens

Really, every part of a beetroot is edible (apart from the little tail). The beet greens are a tasty and nutritious part of the plant.

Use them just as you would any other greens. Wash them well, and then turn them into a beets recipe that calls for spinach, swiss chard, or kale.

Can You Eat Beets Raw?

Yes, you can. But the way to make them taste good is like in this beet salad recipes.

• Wash and peel them well.
• Grate them so you have smaller pieces of beets.
• Tenderize them with a little acid such as lemon or lime juice.

They are very crunchy when eaten this way--crunchy in a good way--and are also less likely to have the more earthy taste that cooked beets can have.

Are Beets Keto?

Unfortunately, beets aren't the most keto-friendly food choice. If you eat them in moderation, you can still manage to fit them into your macros.

However, they contain 10 carbs per cup. They're also very high in natural sugars, so they may cause your body to fall out of ketosis if eaten in high amounts.

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What To Eat With Roasted Beets

Roasted beets are naturally sweet, earthy, and tender, making them a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of mains and complementary flavors. Whether served warm or chilled, they can elevate both simple and elegant meals. Here are some delicious ideas for what to eat with roasted beets:

• Goat Cheese or Feta- The tangy creaminess of these cheeses balances the sweetness of the beets perfectly.
• Arugula or Spinach Salad- Toss roasted beets into a leafy green salad with walnuts, citrus, or a balsamic vinaigrette for a fresh, vibrant pairing.
• Grilled Chicken or Steak- The hearty, savory flavors of grilled meats contrast beautifully with the beets' sweetness.
• Salmon or White Fish- The mild, buttery flavor of fish complements the earthy beets, especially when paired with lemon or dill.

So if you've been wondering how to cook beets, how to prepare beets, or how to roast beets now you know! Go roast some beets right away. Pin this post and share it on Facebook with your friends!