Air Fryer fennel fans with parmesan, lemon, and almond crust

Name: Air Fryer fennel fans with parmesan, lemon, and almond crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 24 oz fennel bulbs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.75 oz finely grated parmesan; 1.25 oz ground almonds; 1 oz breadcrumbs; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original fennel recipe cooked in the air fryer until tender inside and golden at the edges, finished with a crisp parmesan, almond, and breadcrumb crust plus fresh lemon and parsley.

15 minPrep

18 minCook

33 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

2 medianos (aprox. 700 g / 24 oz en total) 700 g fennel bulbs (cut in wedges gruesos unidos por the base for formar abanicos)
30 ml 30 ml olive oil (divided)
50 g 50 g finely grated parmesan (for the crust)
35 g 35 g ground almonds (or harina of almendra)
30 g 30 g breadcrumbs (preferiblemente fino)
1 cucharadita 5 ml lemon zest (of 1 lemon)
15 ml 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cucharadita 5 ml garlic powder
10 g 10 g chopped fresh parsley (more a poco extra for terminar)
1 cucharadita 5 ml salt (or to taste)
1/2 cucharadita 2.5 ml black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

195 kcal

Calories

6.5 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

3.5 g

Fiber

7.5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

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Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C / 350 °F for 3 minutes.
2
Trim off the tough stalks and any damaged outer layer from the fennel bulbs. Cut each bulb into 4 thick wedges, keeping the base attached so each piece holds together like a fan.
3
In a large bowl, toss the fennel wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml), salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
4
Arrange the fennel in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 180 °C / 350 °F for 10 minutes, turning carefully halfway through.
5
Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the grated parmesan, ground almonds, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml) until the mixture looks sandy and lightly moistened.
6
Open the air fryer and drizzle the fennel with the lemon juice. Press the crust mixture onto the top of each fennel fan.
7
Return the fans to the air fryer and cook at 190 °C / 375 °F for 8 more minutes, or until the fennel is tender when pierced and the crust is golden and crisp.
8
Transfer to a platter, finish with a little extra fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Chef tips

If your air fryer is small, cook in two batches so the fennel browns properly. Pressing on the crust after the first cook helps it stick better.

Substitutions

You can swap parmesan for grana padano. Parsley can be replaced with fresh dill. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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