Air Fryer Fennel

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Fennel
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 fennel bulb; 1 tbsp olive oil; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh lemon juice, optional

Fennel roasts beautifully in the air fryer—wedges keep their layers while the cut faces caramelize. Trim the stalks, slice into eight wedges with the core intact, toss gently with olive oil and seasonings, then cook at 380°F until tender and golden. A squeeze of lemon at the table is the classic finish.

20 min total
380°F / 193°C
2 servings
5 min prep

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Keep the core

Leave the bottom of the bulb intact so the layers stay together. Cut off too much and the wedges fall apart in the bowl.

Toss gently

Fennel layers are fragile. A light hand when coating with oil keeps wedges whole.

Size for your basket

Large bulbs may need more than eight wedges so every piece cooks through without burning the tips.

Air Fryer Fennel

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Total 20 min · 2 servings

Air Fryer380°F / 193°C

Basket time15 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. One bulb in wedges fits one layer in most baskets. Cook in two batches for a double recipe.

Basket liner (optional). Parchment is optional here. A light oil toss keeps wedges from sticking.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Trim stalks and fronds from the fennel bulb, keeping the core intact. Cut into 8 wedges. Gently toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Fennel wedges tossed with olive oil and seasoning

Roast

Arrange wedges in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Roasted fennel wedges in the air fryer basket
Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.