Fennel has been used in cooking for centuries, especially in Mediterranean cuisine. It was believed to have medicinal properties and was used to treat various ailments. In Italy, roasted fennel is a popular dish, often served as a side dish or used as a topping for pizzas. With the rise of air fryers, this traditional dish can now be made in a healthier and more convenient way.
Air Fried Roasted Fennel
Course: Side DishCuisine: MediterraneanPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
12
minutesTotal time
17
minutesA delicious and healthy way to enjoy roasted fennel using an air fryer.
Ingredients
1 large fennel bulb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut one large fennel bulb into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Place the fennel slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Drizzle the oil and spice mixture over the fennel slices.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the fennel slices halfway through.
- Once the fennel is golden and slightly crispy, remove from the air fryer.
- Serve as a side dish or use as a topping for salads or pizzas.
- Enjoy your air fried roasted fennel!
Notes
- If your air fryer has a smaller basket, you may need to cook the fennel in two batches.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste preferences.
- You can also add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the fennel before cooking for an extra flavor boost.
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