What matters
Pickled beetroot changes sweetness and acidity.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer beetroot wedges with quark
Air fryer beetroot wedges with lemon quark. Dry plain precooked beetroot before roasting and keep the cool dip separate until serving.
Total time
36 min
Calories
199 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Roast cooked beetroot, keep quark cool
Two vegetable servings with dip, without bread. Weigh plain cooked beetroot; raw roots do not fit this timing. Edges firm up, but do not become crisp potato fries.
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Recipe
Air fryer beetroot wedges with quark
Air fryer beetroot wedges with lemon quark. Dry plain precooked beetroot before roasting and keep the cool dip separate until serving.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Dry beetroot and cut wedges about 2 cm wide. Toss with oil, half the salt and pepper. Prepare a suitable shallow dish.
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2
Mix and season
Mix quark, lemon, garlic, parsley and remaining salt, then chill. Do not blend raw beetroot into it; keep it a separate fresh dip.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Roast wedges loosely about 18 minutes at 180 °C, turning once. Heat through and lightly dry edges without blackening. Allow extra batches if crowded. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Check and serve
Serve warm wedges and cold dip separately. Do not bake the quark. Beetroot stains; use an easy-clean surface.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer beetroot wedges with quark
Serving guidance
Quark included, bread or potatoes excluded.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Yogurt instead of quark makes a thinner dip and changes nutrition.
Use finely chopped dill instead of parsley.
Nutrition per serving
199kcal
22.2 gCarbohydrates
11.8 gProtein
5.7 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer beetroot wedges with quark
Not with this timing; the base starts fully cooked.
Beetroot has different water and starch content. It is roasted vegetables with soft centres.
Not here; it is a cold dip and may release water on heating.
It is not identical; recipe and nutrition use plain cooked beetroot.
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