Air Fryer Recipe
Crispy Garlic and Herb Roasted Radishes
Roasted radishes lose their peppery bite and become juicy inside, with bronzed, craggy edges rather than a steamed finish. An air fryer excels here, as it quickly strips moisture from the cut faces, allowing the seasoning to form a crisp, savoury coating.
Ingredients
- 500g fresh radishes, trimmed, washed and very well dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp extra if needed
- 1 tsp cornflour
- ¾ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus extra to finish
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary, lightly crushed between your fingers
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small garlic clove, very finely grated or minced
- 10g butter, melted, or 2 tsp olive oil for a dairy-free version
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice, or a small pinch of sumac if you want acidity without extra liquid
- Optional: 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan, added at the end for a deeper savoury crust
Method
- Trim the root tails and leafy tops from the radishes, then halve small radishes and quarter any larger than a walnut.
- Spread the cut radishes on kitchen paper or a clean tea towel and dry them thoroughly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes with the crisper plate in place.
- Put the radishes in a bowl and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil until lightly coated.
- Sprinkle over the cornflour, garlic granules, salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary and black pepper, then toss again until no dry patches remain.
- Tip the radishes into the basket in a single layer, with as many cut sides facing down as practical.
- Air fry at 200°C for 8 minutes, then shake the basket firmly or turn the radishes with tongs.
- Continue air frying for 5–7 minutes, checking after 5 minutes.
- Mix the finely grated fresh garlic with the melted butter. Drizzle it over the radishes, shake well, then air fry for a final 1–2 minutes at 190°C.
- Transfer the radishes to a warm bowl, add the parsley and lemon juice, and toss immediately. Taste before adding more salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 250
