Check the thick base with a fork
Browned tips are not a sure sign for soft fennel. A fork test at the thickest lower part is more meaningful.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer fennel with lemon
A fennel bulb is cut into narrow wedges and roasted with olive oil. A small part of the core remains as a connection so that the wedges hold together when turning.
Total time
31 min
Calories
99 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Don't cut the core out completely
The fennel leaves would otherwise easily fall apart. Wedges about two centimetres wide are easy to turn and soften more evenly than thick quarters. This recipe results in two vegetable side dishes, not a full main meal. Lemon and parsley are added after roasting so that their aroma remains fresh.
Air Fryer Recipes
Vegetables
Recipe
Air fryer fennel with lemon
Fennel wedges get browned edges and remain delicate inside. Lemon juice and fresh parsley complete it.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Cut the fennel
Halve the tuber lengthwise and cut into approximately 2 cm wide wedges. Leave a small part of the core on each wedge. Remove very woody core sections before.
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2
Coat with oil
Mix carefully with olive oil, salt and pepper. Prepare the device according to the manufacturer's specification, preheat it for 3 minutes to 180 °C if necessary.
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3
Roast the wedges
Put the fennel loosely in a single layer in the basket. Cook at 180 °C for about 18 minutes and turn gently after 9 minutes. The thick bases must be soft; if necessary continue to boil for a few minutes.
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4
Add lemon and parsley after cooking
Place on a warm plate and mix with lemon juice and parsley. Divide into two portions. Don't leave long in the closed hot device.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer fennel with lemon
Support from underneath when turning
Small tongs or a spatula support the layered wedges better than vigorous shaking.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace lemon juice with 20 g of freshly squeezed orange juice. The seasoning becomes milder and a little sweeter.
After cooking, add 15 g of finely grated hard cheese. It is not part of the basic quantity or the calculated nutritional values.
Nutrition per serving
99kcal
5.5 gCarbohydrates
2.3 gProtein
6.3 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 fennel with lemon
Leave only the tender parts that hold the layers together. Remove a woody core, because it can remain firm even with longer cooking.
Often the core was completely cut out or shaken too violently. Cut the wedges with a little bit of the base and gently turn them around.
The quantity is intended as a vegetable side dish for two people. Additional components of a meal are added separately.
Not here. It is added after roasting, so that no additional liquid initially slows down browning.
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