Looking to make healthier chips? These air fryer beet chips are very easy to make using just 4 ingredients. Packed with nutrition and good fats, these veggie chips are the perfect Keto snack
Miss eating potato chips on a keto and low carb diet?
I know I do.
Or, did! Thanks to these beet chips, I don’t have to miss out on eating chips and they happen to be a healthy snack.
Beets: What’s in a color?
Did you know that there are at least 17 different types of beets??? I had no idea. The only beets I have used are red beets and yellow beets (AKA Golden Beets)!
The full list of types of beets can be found at Gardenerspath.com
- Chioggia Beets
- Avalanche
- Cylindra
- Early Wonder
- Golden Detroit
- Touchstone Gold
🔺Size Tip: I use the smaller beets to make the chips. I find that the big beets (AKA Bull’s Blood) are harder to work with and take more time to cook.
Nutrition in beets
Beets are one of the most nutrition dense foods on the planet. If you don’t eat beets on the regular, here are good reasons for you (and me!) to start incorporating them.
Source: Health.Clevelandclinic.org, Nutritiondata.self.com and Cleaneatingmag.com
- High in fiber – They have complex fibers that will feed your gut bacteria and ultimately, aid in digestion.
- Good source of nitrates – If you have narrow or constricting blood vessels, beets are here to help. They are knows to widen blood vessels.
- Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeatxanthin – They help protect the eye against glaucoma, macular degeneration and so much more.
- Help reduce fatty liver – They have betaine that help reduce fat in the liver.
- Good Source of trace minerals – It has copper and manganese which are very important trace minerals. They help in brain health and bone density.
🥬 Beet tops tip: Don’t throw away beet tops! They are packed with nutrition like potassium and vitamins. Saute them and serve as a side dish
Flavoring beet chips
The best way to flavor these beets is to butter them up!
I LOVE using different kinds of compound butters to flavor these beet chips. My favorite has been lemon balm herb. Make Lemon balm butter and marinate the beets in it. The chips taste so unique and they will be very addictive.
Dill weed is the perfect compliment to beets. You can also use Tarragon to flavor them. Add the herbs to melted butter and let it set overnight in the refrigerator.
Are beets allowed on keto?
This can be controversial topic but it’s not very simple. Just because they are a starchy vegetable, it doesn’t make them keto unfriendly.
- They have a lot of fiber with cancels out some of the carbs
- Beets are moderate glycemic index score. Their score is 64 which means they will not spike your blood sugars after consumption (Source: Livestrong, Consumer reports). As long as they are consumed whole (not juiced), they will not raise your sugar levels.
- They help reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, cognition and so much more.
- In my opinion, the benefits of beets FAR OUTWEIGH their “starchy” trait. All the nutrition in beets help your body function more efficiently. As long as you not eating several beets, it’s ok to enjoy them on keto.
🌿 Nutrtion tip: Beets have a lot of a lot of fiber that is good for the gut and can help reduce blood pressure.
How to use these chips
These beet chips can be eaten right out of the air fryer. But, put them into recipes to enhance their flavors:
Answering common questions
Beet chips can be put into glass containers and refrigerated. They are good for about 7 days when refrigerated. They can also be frozen in freezer friendly containers. When frozen this way, they will be good for one month.
Beets slices from cans are usually packed with preservatives. Make sure you wash them thoroughly. Also, dry them well before you season them with butter and dill.
Go the fresh route when making beet chips. Also, go with organic beets if you can find them.
Beets can be baked in the oven. Simply follow the steps until you mix all the seasoning. Then, place them on a baking tray and put them into a 300°F preheated oven. It should take about 30 minutes to be baked perfectly.
This recipe is not vegan because I used Kerrygold’s grass fed, organic butter. The problem is that the vegan butters in the market are filled with processed ingredients and bad oils. They cause inflammation for me and for most people.
🌡 Substitution tip: Keep the air fryer temperature low because the chips will cook evenly. Higher temperatures will make the outside crispy and the inside will remain raw.
How to make beet chips in air fryer
- Wash & dry 2 medium sized beets thoroughly because they are going to be very dirty. Use a veggie brush if you have one.
- Use a (Affiliate Link) mandoline or a large knife to slice them.
- If they are too big, cut them into halves.
- In a bowl, add melted 2 Tbsp butter, 1 tsp pink salt and 1 tsp dill weed.
- Mix well using a plastic spatula
- Line your air fryer basket with fryer safe paper and place the buttered beets in it. Make a single layer only
- Air fry for 22 minutes at 300°F. My Air Fryer is (Affiliate Link) Cosori air fryer.
That’s all! You are now ready to enjoy these delicious air fryer beet chips. I made these beet chips twice. Once, I made with the golden beets and the other time, I made it with red beets. They were both equally delicious.
Make ahead and storage
Get the beets with the tops because they have so much nutrition. For the tops, wash thoroughly and chop them up. In a pan, saute with butter and garlic. Serve as a side dish.
Make the compound butter the night before and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. Then, when you are ready to make the chips, melt the butter and marinate the beets in it.
The beet chips can be refrigerated for up to 6 weeks. You can also freeze them in freezer friendly containers. Personally, I don’t like the texture once I thaw them, so I don’t freeze them.
Try these other veggie chips
1. Kale Chips
Kale chips are so easy to make. I made them very early in my blogging career, so, you will have to look past the ugly pictures. But, the recipe is delicious! It’s a very easy snack and a great way to eat kale.
2. Buttered radishes
Turn radishes into chips because they taste heavenly! I buttered them with rosemary and then oven roasted them! They are the perfect topping for salads or eat by themselves.
3. Eggplant chips
Know someone who hates eggplants? They will turn into eggplant lovers after eating them. Old pics, but, healthy recipe!
Use compound butters to make beet chips or any veggie chips.
4. Beetroot hummus
Take your hummus to a whole new level! This vibrant and colorful hummus recipe is so easy to make using simple ingredients.
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How to make beet chips in air fryer
Equipment
- COSORI Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 beets Any color, medium size, tops removed and washed
- 1.5 Tbsp grass red butter I used Kerrygold Organic Grass fed butter
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 2 tsp dill
Instructions
- Mix well and refrigerate overnight, if you have the time.
- Wash 2 medium sized beets thoroughly because they are going to be very dirty. Use a veggie brush if you have one.
- Dry them completely before you chop them
- Use a mandoline or a large knife to slice them.
- If they are too big, cut them into halves.
- In a bowl, add the beets and flavored butter (melted), salt, dill
- Mix well using a plastic spatula
- Line your air fryer basket with fryer safe paper
- Place the buttered beets on the wax paper. Make a single layer only
- Air fry for 22 minutes at 300°F
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Notes
- Remove the beet tops first. Don’t throw them away because they are packed with nutrition.
- Keep the air fryer temperature low because the chips will cook evenly. Higher temperatures will make the outside crispy and the inside will remain raw.
- I prefer using dill weed to season these chips. That’s because it’s flavor is the perfect compliment to beets. You can also use Tarragon to flavor them or other fresh herbs.
- If you have the time, make the flavored butter in advance. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, dill and salt. Refrigerate overnight before using it to flavor the beets.
- You can use a mandoline to slice the beets. If they are big, I have cut them into halves.
- The beet chips can be refrigerated for up to 6 weeks. You can also freeze them in freezer friendly containers. Personally, I don’t like the texture once I thaw them, so I don’t freeze them.
- I use the smaller beets to make the chips. I find that the big beets (AKA Bull’s Blood) are harder to work with and take more time to cook.
- This recipe is not vegan because I used Kerrygold’s grass fed, organic butter.
Can you share what air fryer you use? I am new to your site and would love to try some of your air fryer recipes. Thank you!
Thank you, Mare. I use the COSORI MAX XL – Here is my affiliate link to it – https://amzn.to/2YgcTOk
These Bit chips in air fryer are one of my go to snacks. So delicious and easy, and bonus I don’t miss potato chips at all.
Thank you, Hayley. I don’t miss potato chips either.
I am so glad I found your recipe for beet chips in the air fryer. A much better snacking option than chips. I cannot wait to try them!!
Thank you, Tristin
Such a tasty and healthy snack! The air fryer gets them super crispy and very easy to make.
Thank you, Brianna
These turned out so crispy and delicious! The mandolin really does help get those even slices. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you, Jamie
I used my oven-style air fryer to make these and it was so easy! I’ll make these again.
Thank you, Dana. I was curious to see how it would in your type of air fryer. Thank you for letting me know
Being able to prepare beet chips in the air fryer is a game changer – so easy and perfectly textured. I loved the addition of dill, too. I will definitely be making these again.
Thank you, Jessica
These beet chips made a satisfying snack as they were slightly crunchy, savory and paired perfectly with hummus! Thanks for sharing a healthier snack recipe!
Thank you, Kathryn
Such easy, delicious, and healthy snacks to make for my kids.
I am sure they will love this. Thank you!
Thank you, Amy
I find most people forget how tasty and healthy beets are, using a variety to make multi colored chips was fun too!
Thank you, Mikayla
What a colorful healthy snack. I am intrigued with the pairing of dill and beets, and how easy this recipe is to make. Giving this a try.
Thank you, Jere