Air Fryer Radishes
Air fryer radishes lose their peppery bite as they cook and turn tender, mild and slightly sweet, a little like a roast turnip. Halved and tossed in oil and garlic powder, they roast at 200°C in 15 minutes, with a few minutes of preheating. They are a low-carb side for roast meat, sausages or fish, and a good use for a bunch that is going soft.
- Total
- 23 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 52kcal
Common mistakes with air fryer radishes
Most problems come down to size and space. Radishes vary a lot, so cut them into similar-sized pieces, and do not pile them up in the basket or they will steam instead of roasting. Check them at 12 minutes: they should give easily when pierced and have golden edges.
Their sharpness mellows as they cook, so even people who dislike them raw tend to eat these. A pinch of chilli flakes or a squeeze of lemon at the end works well.
If your radishes come with leaves, trim them off, as the leaves go limp in the heat. Very small radishes can go in whole, but give them the full 15 minutes and check one before serving. Because the water content is high, they shrink by about a third as they roast, so a 450g bunch makes a modest side for four.
Method for air fryer radishes
Tap a time to start a timer.
- Preheat Heat the air fryer to 200°C for .
- Prepare the radishes Wash them well and trim off the tops and root tails. Halve small ones and quarter any larger than a walnut, so that the pieces are roughly the same size.
- Season Toss the radishes in a bowl with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Air fry Tip them into the basket in a single layer, with a little space between the pieces. Cook at 200°C for , shaking the basket halfway through, until golden at the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve Tip into a warm dish, scatter with parsley if you like and serve straight away.
What to serve with them
Roasted radishes suit roast chicken, sausages, a grilled steak or white fish. Toss them through a green salad while still warm, or serve with a spoonful of soured cream or Greek yoghurt mixed with chives.
Common problems and fixes for Air Fryer Radishes
- The radishes taste too sharp and peppery.
- They are undercooked. Keep them in until they are completely tender when pierced, and cut large ones into quarters so they soften all the way through.
- The radishes are soft and pale rather than golden.
- The basket was too full, so they steamed. Spread them in one layer, and cook in two batches if your basket is small.
- Some pieces are burnt and others are still firm.
- The pieces were different sizes. Cut them to match, and shake the basket halfway through so they brown evenly.
Frequently asked questions about Air Fryer Radishes
Do roasted radishes taste like potatoes?
Not quite, but they are close in texture. They turn soft and mild, with a slight sweetness that is more like a roast turnip than a raw radish.
Do you need to peel radishes before air frying?
No. Wash them and trim the tops and tails, and leave the skin on.
How do you cook radishes in the oven instead?
Roast them on a baking tray at 200°C (180°C fan), gas 6, for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
How long do leftover roasted radishes keep?
Up to 2 days in a covered container in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 3–4 minutes.
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