FOIL-WRAPPED FENNEL in Air Fryer, a light and tasty side dish perfect for lunch or dinner, great for a diet, ideal for all occasions, also as an appetizer.
I had some farm-to-table fennel in my fridge and very little time to cook, so I thought of these foil-wrapped fennel in an air fryer, a simple, fragrant, and truly smart recipe. It’s prepared in a few minutes, doesn’t mess up the kitchen, and is perfect when you want to serve something delicious but light.
Foil-wrapped fennel remains tender and flavorful without needing to add anything more than a drizzle of oil and some herbs. It’s a dish that fits perfectly into Mediterranean cuisine, ideal if you are following a vegetarian or vegan diet, naturally gluten-free and lactose-free, so suitable for everyone.
This recipe is perfect even if you’re on a diet: fennel is light, filling, and helps prevent heaviness without sacrificing taste. I often prepare them as a light side dish, but they are also great as a warm appetizer or a single evening dish when you don’t feel like cooking.
Join me in the kitchen today for some foil-wrapped fennel.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 fennel
- 0.35 oz pine nuts
- 3 cucunci (or capers)
- extra virgin olive oil
- dried oregano
- rosemary
Steps
Clean the fennel, remove the hard parts, and slice it into thin wedges.
Place it on a sheet of parchment paper (or aluminum foil), add the pine nuts, chopped cucunci or capers, oil, salt, oregano, a few sprigs of rosemary, drizzle with oil and seal the paper.
Seal the foil packet leaving some space inside for steam.
Cook in air fryer: 356°F for 18–20 minutes
Halfway through cooking, you can open and close the packet if you want to check the tenderness; if you prefer them crispy, leave it open and cook for 2–3 more minutes.Bon appétit
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FOIL-WRAPPED FENNEL in Air Fryer
👉 Useful tips from a food blogger
– Use well-sealed parchment paper: the packet retains flavor and aroma
– Add thyme, oregano, or fennel for an amazing result
– Also great with olives or capers if you want to make them more flavorful
– Perfect for meal prep: they keep well even the next day
FAQ FOIL-WRAPPED FENNEL in Air Fryer
Can I make foil-wrapped fennel without an air fryer?
Of course! You can bake them in the oven at 356°F for 15-20 minutes.
Are foil-wrapped fennel suitable for a diet?
Absolutely yes, they are light, satisfying, and low in calories.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, you can cook them ahead of time and reheat them when needed, they remain delicious.
Can they be made without parchment paper?
If you don’t like foil packets, yes, just cook them in a pan with a closed lid.
