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    Home » Air fryer

    Air fryer radishes with vegan parmesan

    Updated: Apr 3, 2025 · Published: Feb 25, 2023 by Cadry Nelson · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 6 Comments

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    Text overlay: Air fryer radishes. White plate with roasted radishes.

    Air fryer radishes get beautifully crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. They’re coated in vegan parmesan and garlic.

    It’s an irresistible side dish that’s sure to please.

    Air fryer radishes on white plate by cashew parmesan and salt.

    If you think radishes are only for salads, you are in for a treat.

    This root vegetable becomes almost potato-like after roasting in the air fryer.

    The outside is crusted in vegan parmesan cheese & freshly grated garlic.

    Roasting makes the exterior crispy, cheesy, and garlicky. While the inside is beautifully tender.

    The fragrant smells emanating from the air fryer make it almost impossible to wait!

    It is a dairy-free & low carb side dish that your whole family will enjoy.

    In this post:

    Jump to:
    • Why readers love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step by step instructions
    • Small batch vegan parmesan
    • Make it your own
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage & reheating instructions
    • More air fryer recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why readers love this recipe

    5 stars

    “We absolutely loved these. They came out perfect. We’re oil-free so I omit the oil and used aquafaba instead along with your parmesan recipe. They did take a little longer to air fry which might be because of the faba. Heading to TJ’s this week and will be buying more radish. Thanks, Cadry.” – Shellie

    Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.

    Labeled ingredients for air fryer radishes.

    Radishes: A 12-ounce bag of radishes is what you’ll need for this recipe. I usually pick them up at Trader Joe’s.

    Or you can buy loose radishes, and weigh them for the amount you need.

    Either standard red or rainbow-style radishes works here.

    Avocado oil: This is a good high-heat, neutral-flavored oil. However, feel free to use any high-heat oil that you like.

    If you follow an oil-free diet, the oil can be replaced with aquafaba (cooking liquid from a can of beans).

    Garlic: A clove of garlic adds bite & makes this a truly addictive side dish.

    Salt: Any type works here, but a coarser salt really stands out.

    Vegan parmesan cheese: I recommend making vegan parmesan cheese from scratch. I always have a batch in the refrigerator in a shaker. (It’s also great on roasted fennel!)

    But if you’d prefer to make a small batch of just what you’ll need for this recipe, see ingredients & instructions below.

    Alternatively, you can also buy vegan parmesan. I recommend a finely ground vegan parm since it sticks to the radishes better.

    Avoid the flaky variety or the kind you grate yourself, like Violife.

    Scallions: You can finish this dish with a smattering of scallions for color (also called green onions). It’s completely optional.

    Step by step instructions

    Here’s how to make this recipe at a glance. For complete ingredient amounts & instructions, keep scrolling to the recipe card below.

    Wash & dry radishes. Remove tops & tails. Then cut them into roughly equal-sized pieces.

    Cut radishes in bowl, tossed with oil.

    Toss them in oil in a mixing bowl.

    Radishes in air fryer basket.

    Cook radishes in a single layer in the air fryer at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes.

    (For optimum coating, you’ll be air frying in 2 rounds. First without seasoning & then with seasoning.)

    Grated garlic in bowl with oil by vegan parmesan and salt.

    While the radishes are air frying, grate garlic into the mixing bowl with a Microplane zester (or finely mince).

    Add more oil & a pinch of salt.

    Radishes in stainless steel bowl with garlic and oil.

    Add the radishes to the bowl and combine.

    Air fryer radishes in bowl with vegan parmesan.

    Then sprinkle on vegan parmesan cheese. Shake the bowl to reveal any bare radishes. And sprinkle on more vegan parm.

    (Avoid stirring the radishes with the parm, because it tends to clump instead of coat.)

    Cashew parmesan radishes in air fryer basket.

    Gently pour the radishes back into the air fryer. Sprinkle on one final dash of vegan parm.

    Then air fry radishes at 400 degrees for 4 to 5 more minutes, until the radishes are golden & fork tender.

    Remember: Every air fryer runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own air fryer. Adjust as needed.

    Roasted radishes coated in vegan parmesan and garlic.

    Put the air fried radishes on a serving dish.

    Finish with chopped scallions, if you like.

    Small batch vegan parmesan

    You can use either homemade vegan parmesan or store-bought.

    I always have a batch of my vegan parmesan cheese on hand in the refrigerator, which is perfect for this.

    However, if you’d prefer, you can make a small batch of vegan parmesan. It will basically give you just what you need for this recipe.

    • 1 Tablespoon hemp hearts
    • 1 Tablespoon raw cashews
    • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
    • ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ⅛ teaspoon granulated onion
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions: Grind all of the ingredients in a clean coffee grinder or small food processor until fine.

    (I don’t recommend using a full-sized food processor on a batch this small, because it won’t grind as nicely & completely.)

    Make it your own

    Roasted radishes on plate by cashew parmesan and salt.

    You can make this dish your own by varying the ingredients, amounts, or cooking lengths.

    • Vary the color of the radishes
    • Use daikon radish instead, peeled & cut into 1-inch pieces
    • Replace homemade vegan parmesan with store-bought
    • Add more or less garlic, to taste
    • Replace fresh garlic with ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Omit or vary the garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
    • Remember air fryer cooking times vary & adjust as needed

    Serving suggestions

    Vegan parmesan crusted radishes on plate.

    This delicious vegan, keto & gluten-free side dish goes with a variety of main courses.

    Choose from any of these entrees:

    • Mini vegetable pot pie
    • Hot open faced sandwich
    • Rachel sandwich
    • Grilled portobello mushrooms
    • Air fryer stuffed peppers
    • Baked lemon tofu

    Storage & reheating instructions

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    It will keep for 3 or 4 days.

    Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes, until warmed throughout & browned on the outside.

    The radishes are a little softer/less crispy after storing in the refrigerator. However, they’re still delicious.

    More air fryer recipes

    Here are more air fryer side dishes you’ll love:

    • Air fryer spaghetti squash
    • Air fryer asparagus
    • Air fryer kale chips
    • Air fryer onion rings
    • Air fryer baked potato
    Garlicky air fryer radishes on plate, garnished with chives.

    If you try this recipe and love it, let me know! Leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating in the comment section below. It truly makes my day and is such a help!

    📖 Recipe

    Colorful air fryer radishes on white plate.

    Air fryer radishes with vegan parmesan

    Author: Cadry Nelson
    5 from 4 votes
    Radishes become almost potato-like when roasted in the air fryer & crusted with vegan parmesan.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer recipe, easy vegan

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces radishes
    • 2 teaspoons avocado oil divided
    • 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
    • Pinch of salt
    • 2 Tablespoons vegan parmesan cheese plus a few shakes more
    • 1 teaspoon chopped green onions optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Wash & dry radishes. Remove tops & tails. Then cut them into equal sized pieces.
      Cut extra large radishes into quarters, medium-sized radishes in half, and very small radishes can stay whole.
      You want them about the same size, so that they'll cook at the same rate.
    • Put radishes into a mixing bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon of avocado oil (or your preferred high heat oil).
    • Put oiled radishes into air fryer basket.
      (You're going to air fry them twice. First without seasonings, and then with seasonings.)
      Air fry at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
    • While the radishes are air frying, grate (or finely mince) garlic into the mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of avocado oil and a pinch of salt.
    • Put the radishes into the mixing bowl & fully combine them with the garlic, oil, and salt.
    • Sprinkle the radishes with 1 Tablespoon of vegan parmesan cheese. Give the bowl a shake to reveal any bare parts of the radishes, and shake on another 1 Tablespoon of vegan parmesan cheese.
      (Avoid stirring the radishes with the parmesan, because it tends to clump instead of coat.)
    • Gently pour the radishes back into the air fryer. Sprinkle on a little bit more of vegan parmesan cheese.
    • Air fry at 400 degrees for 4 to 5 more minutes, until the radishes are golden on the outside & tender on the inside.
    • Move radishes to a serving dish & finish with chopped green onions for garnish, if you like.

    Notes

    Vegan parmesan cheese topping
    You can use homemade or store-bought vegan parmesan for this recipe. (If using store-bought, I recommend a grainy style of cheese, which coats better. Avoid the large, flaky variety or any that you grate yourself, like Violife.)
    However, if you don’t have any on hand or don’t want to make a full batch, here’s what you’ll need to make just enough for this recipe.
    Small batch vegan parmesan
    • 1 Tablespoon hemp hearts
    • 1 Tablespoon raw cashews
    • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
    • ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ⅛ teaspoon granulated onion
    • Pinch of salt
    Instructions: Grind all of the parmesan ingredients in a clean coffee grinder or small food processor until it’s finely ground. (Because it’s such a small batch, I don’t recommend using a full-sized food processor for best results.)
    Standard oven instructions
    If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast radishes in the oven instead. Roast at 425 degrees on a parchment paper lined baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes. (Make sure the radishes are spread out for best roasting.)
    For the first 10 minutes, roast the radishes with oil only. Then combine in a bowl with grated garlic, oil, salt, and vegan parmesan, as described in the recipe above. Return to the oven & continue roasting. The radishes are done when they are golden brown & fork tender.
    Oil-free option
    If you follow an oil-free diet, the oil can be replaced with aquafaba (cooking liquid from a can of beans).
    Storage & reheating
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3 or 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes, or until fully warmed & browned.
    They won’t be quite as crispy after being refrigerated, but still very tasty. If desired, add a few more shakes of vegan parmesan cheese.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Shell

      March 07, 2023 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of all of your air fryer recipes, so I had to try the radishes in the air fryer as well. Very good! I never imagined radishes would be so tasty in the air fryer.

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      • Cadry Nelson

        March 07, 2023 at 3:39 pm

        That’s so nice to hear! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the air fryer recipes & the roasted radishes!

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    2. Shellie

      March 01, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Cadry. These sound great. Many years ago when I was on Atkins I used to boil radishes until tender in place of potatoes. They tasted just like little boiled potatoes so I know what you mean about potato-like. They were delicious! Looking forward to making these.

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      • Cadry Nelson

        March 02, 2023 at 2:06 pm

        Thanks, Shellie! That’s interesting insight about boiling radishes. I hope you enjoy them air fried as well!

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        • Shellie

          March 05, 2023 at 10:58 am

          5 stars
          We absolutely loved these. They came out perfect. We’re oil-free so I omit the oil and used aquafaba instead along with your parmesan recipe. They did take a little longer to air fry which might be because of the faba. Heading to TJ’s this week and will be buying more radish. Thanks, Cadry.

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          • Cadry Nelson

            March 05, 2023 at 1:58 pm

            I’m so glad the radishes are a hit with you!! That’s a great note about using aquafaba as an oil-free option. I’m going to add that to the post! Timing on air frying can vary because of difference in machines & radish size. Even from one batch to the next, things can change. Thanks for the terrific feedback!

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