Air Fryer Kohlrabi Bites with Quinoa Crust, Smoked Cheddar and Sweet Mustard Cream

Name: Air Fryer Kohlrabi Bites with Quinoa Crust, Smoked Cheddar and Sweet Mustard Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 1.1 lb kohlrabi; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cups puffed quinoa; 2 oz smoked cheddar cheese; 2 1/2 tbsp rice flour; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tbsp honey; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp chives

Crispy air fryer kohlrabi bites coated in puffed quinoa, smoked cheddar, and paprika. They are served with a smooth yogurt and sweet mustard cream for a fresh, savory contrast.

20 minPrep

16 minCook

36 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g kohlrabi (peeled and cut into 1.25-inch cubes)
15 ml olive oil (for the bites)
4 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
3 g garlic powder (for seasoning)
2 g smoked paprika (for seasoning)
1 unit egg (beaten)
35 g puffed quinoa (lightly crushed)
60 g smoked cheddar cheese (finely grated)
20 g rice flour (helps the crust adhere)
120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
10 g Dijon mustard (for the cream)
10 g honey (for the cream)
10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
6 g chives (finely chopped, plus extra for serving)

Nutrition facts

per serving

201 kcal

Calories

9.1 g

Protein

18.7 g

Carbs

10.2 g

Fat

3.4 g

Fiber

15.3 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

DairyEggsMustard

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, toss the kohlrabi with the olive oil, 2 g salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until all the cubes are evenly coated.
3
Place the rice flour on one plate, the beaten egg on a second plate, and mix the puffed quinoa with the grated smoked cheddar on a third plate.
4
Coat each kohlrabi cube first in the rice flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the puffed quinoa and cheddar mixture, pressing lightly so the crust sticks.
5
Arrange the bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390°F / 200°C for 8 minutes.
6
Open the air fryer, carefully turn the bites, and continue cooking at 390°F / 200°C for 6 to 8 more minutes, until the kohlrabi is tender and the crust looks golden and crisp.
7
While they cook, make the cream by mixing the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, the remaining 2 g salt, and the chopped chives in a bowl.
8
Serve the kohlrabi bites hot with the sweet mustard cream on the side and finish with extra chives on top.

Chef tips

If your puffed quinoa has large pieces, lightly crush it with your hands for a more even coating. Do not overcrowd the basket so the bites crisp properly.

Substitutions

You can replace the smoked cheddar with smoked gouda. Chives can be swapped for finely chopped parsley. If you do not have rice flour, use cornstarch for a similar texture.

What I used to make it

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