Crispy air fryer fennel is a simple, light, and irresistibly good side dish. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are prepared in just a few minutes with genuine ingredients without the need for an oven. Thanks to the air fryer, you will get golden and fragrant gratin fennel with very little oil, perfect to accompany meat, fish, or even vegetarian main dishes. An easy and quick recipe that will win everyone over with its lightness and crispy crust!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 2 fennel bulbs
- breadcrumbs
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder
Steps
For the preparation of Crispy Air Fryer Fennel – Light and Tasty Side Dish, watch the video HERE.
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Clean the fennel, remove the tougher outer leaves, and slice it thinly. Transfer the slices to a large bowl. Add salt, chopped garlic, breadcrumbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well with your hands or a spoon to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Transfer the fennel to the air fryer basket, spray another drizzle of oil on top, and cook at 356°F for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. When they are golden and crispy, they are ready to serve!
Serve them hot as a tasty and light side dish.
For a richer version, add grated Parmesan cheese or herb-flavored breadcrumbs.
You can enrich the breading with sesame seeds or sweet paprika for an extra touch. Fennel can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
Reheat them in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes to make them crunchy like freshly made.
