Air Fryer Radishes

Name: Air Fryer Radishes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) radishes, trimmed and halved; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; Pinch of kosher salt; Pinch of black pepper

Radishes are not just for salads. Halved and air fried, they turn mellow and slightly sweet with a roasted edge. Toss with olive oil, dried thyme, salt and pepper, then cook at 400°F with a toss halfway through. A low-carb side that surprises people who only know them raw.

20 min total
400°F / 204°C
2 servings
5 min prep

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Halve for even cooking

Whole radishes stay crunchy in the center while the cut face browns. Similar-sized halves finish together.

Toss halfway

A shake or toss at the midpoint exposes new surfaces so every half gets color.

Fork-tender is the goal

Pull when a fork pierces the center easily. Longer roasting deepens the caramelized flavor.

Air Fryer Radishes

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

Air Fryer400°F / 204°C

Basket time14 min

Flip / shakeat 7 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. About 8 oz fits one layer in most baskets. Double the recipe in two batches if needed.

Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.

Step-by-step instructions

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

Prep

Wash and dry radishes. Trim tops and roots, halve, and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
Halved radishes tossed with olive oil and thyme

Roast

Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender when pierced with a fork.
Roasted radishes in the air fryer basket
Plate and serve. A squeeze of lemon or pinch of red pepper flakes is good at the table.