Looking to much healthier option to regular potato chips? These air fryer beet chips recipe is requires minimal effort and made 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! Air frying beet chips makes them delicious! I don’t miss eating potato chips and these beet chips happen to be a healthy snack and have a sweet taste.
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)!
Find out when the beet season is for your favorite type and use them to make your own beet chips. I like to get min from the farmer’s market. The full list of types of beets can be found at Gardenerspath.com and they also show you how to grown your own beets.
- 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
As part of the root vegetables family, 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 beetroot chips (beetroot crisps for people on the other side of the pond, lol) is to butter them up!
I LOVE using different kinds of compound butters to flavor these homemade 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.
Recently, I made scallion butter and it gave these beets a nice bite in favors. Don’t like butters? Use extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
Dill weed is the perfect compliment to beets. If you don’t have fresh ones, you can go with the dried option. Fresh dill is very easy to work with and has many nutritional benefits.
You can also use Tarragon to flavor them. Add the herbs to melted butter and let it set overnight in the refrigerator.
If your taste buds like a little kick, chili powder is a good way to spice up these beets.
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.
- Beets are also a very good source of Vitamin C. Just one beet has about 4mg. There are so many different ways of enjoying fresh beets.
In my opinion, the many health benefits of beetroots far outweighs their starchy bad side.
🌿 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 are a crunchy snack that can be eaten right out of the air fryer. I like to dip them in my whipped feta dip and also this whipped feta dip which has honey. Or, they can also be added to a wonderful side dish.
I put it in my kale salad and oh boy! It makes kale taste so much better. I have also put it in my spinach salad and farro salad. For best results, make a large batch and use them in meal prep recipes.
Answering Common Questions
Beet chips can be put into glass airtight container and refrigerate. 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. The cooking process is the same until you mix all the seasoning. Then, place them on a baking sheet and put them into a 300°F preheated oven. It should take about 30 minutes to be baked perfectly. To prevent getting soggy chips, be sure to remove any excess liquid after washing the beets. The air fryer uses less oil.
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
To get a printable version of this easy recipe for beet chips, go to the recipe card below.
- Wash & dry 2 medium sized beets thoroughly because they are going to be very dirty. The amount of beets will depend on the size of your air fryer basket. Use a veggie brush if you have one. Dry them on paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- If you don’t like to eat the skin, use a vegetable peeler to remove it. Use a (Affiliate Link) mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to slice beets. Don’t cut thick slices or very thin slices.
- If they are too big, cut them into halves. You don’t have to have uniform slices.
- In a large bowl, add melted 2 Tbsp butter, 1 tsp pink salt and 1 tsp dill weed. If you like it spicy, add a little black pepper or garlic powder.
- Mix well using a plastic spatula.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and place the buttered beets in it. Make a single layer only.
- In the Air fryer the cooking time is 22 minutes at 300°F. Keep a close eye and don’t cook them at a higher temperature. My Air Fryer is (Affiliate Link) Cosori air fryer.
Remove them from the air fryer and let them cool to room temperature.
That’s all! You are now ready to enjoy these delicious air fryer beet chips. I made two test batches of these crispy chips. Once, I made with the golden beets and the other time, I made it with red beets. Choose the right beets for you.
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.
Like this air fryer recipe? Then, you will love to make your Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer.
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.
If all else fails, you will love carrots! Try these easy air fryer roasted carrots because they are so easy and tasty. They are also very effortless to make in your air fryer.
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How to make beet chips in air fryer
Equipment
- COSORI Air Fryer
Ingredients
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 parchment 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.
I was going to share this with a friend who Loves! beets but I decided against it. I’m upset you decided “most people” have a problem with the contents of vegan butter. That’s a lofty statement and it thoroughly turned me off. You could have just said, “Vegans can try vegan butter but I recommend using olive oil instead.” I wish you well, you are obviously very skilled and passionate about cooking.
If you had done your research on vegan butter, you wouldn’t be so ignorant on it. Most of them use hydrogenated oil, canola oil, and so much more. I do my homework because I am Passionate about taking care of the human body. If something like this trips you from sharing, I am so glad you didn’t share it! Your narrow understanding of bad vegan foods vs. good vegan foods should stop with you, lol. Good luck in your journey in life.
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