Do not expect a potato-fry crust
The water-rich batons remain juicyer and softer than potato fries. Long aftercooking can dry it out without creating a comparable crust.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer kohlrabi fries
Cook the kohlrabi batons with a little starch and oil. Unlike potato fries, they remain much more juicy inside and only slightly firm outside instead of deep-fried and crisp.
Total time
38 min
Calories
178 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Vegetable batons with their own character
Kohlrabi contains a lot of water and does not behave like a starch-rich potato. The thin layer of starch helps browning, but does not turn them into deep-fried potato chips. Before cutting, the kohlrabi is thoroughly peeled to remove the woody skin and patted dry. Two snack or side dishes with yogurt dip are included.
Air Fryer Recipes
Vegetables
Recipe
Air fryer kohlrabi fries
Paprika-seasoned kohlrabi batons develop lightly browned edges. Mix a cold parsley yogurt dip to serve alongside.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Cut the kohlrabi
Cut kohlrabi in about 1 cm thick and 6 cm long batons. Dry carefully with a clean cloth so that the starch does not clump immediately.
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2
Coat lightly
Mix batons with corn starch, pepper and garlic powder first, then add oil and 2 g of salt. Preheat for 3 minutes to 180 °C if necessary.
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3
Leave space for air to circulate
Spread loosely in a sufficiently large basket and cook for about 20 minutes at 180 °C. Gently mix after 8 and 15 minutes. The batons should be soft inside and have individual browned edges. With a dense basket, plan two batches.
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4
Serve with the dip
Mix yoghurt with parsley, lemon juice and remaining salt. Serve the cooked kohlrabi batons with the cold dip over two portions and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer kohlrabi fries
Do not cut too thinly
Very thin batons quickly lose shape. The approximately 1 cm thick cut size keeps it more stable when turning.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace yoghurt with 100 g of lean quark and 50 g of natural yoghurt. Maintain the rest of the dip spice.
Use an unsweetened plant-based yogurt alternative for the dip. Depending on the product, consistency and nutritional values change.
Nutrition per serving
178kcal
16.3 gCarbohydrates
7.2 gProtein
8.0 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 kohlrabi fries
No. Kohlrabi has a different composition and remains moister inside. The starch only ensures a little more surface and browning.
No. Hard shells and fibrous areas are removed before weighing, as they do not become pleasantly soft when cooking.
Usually the batons were too wet or were seasoned very long before cooking. Dry well and mix the wrapping immediately before insertion.
Just so much that the batons lie loose and can be mixed well. For 400 g, two batches can be required for small devices.
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