Air Fryer Turnip Moons with Parmesan-Sesame Crust and Lemon Chive Ricotta

Name: Air Fryer Turnip Moons with Parmesan-Sesame Crust and Lemon Chive Ricotta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.1 lb medium turnips; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1.4 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 1 tsp honey

An original Air Fryer recipe featuring turnips cut into half moons, coated in a savory Parmesan-sesame crust, and served with a fresh lemon chive ricotta cream. Crisp on the outside, tender inside, and perfect as an appetizer or elegant snack.

20 minPrep

14 minCook

34 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g medium turnips (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch half moons)
15 ml olive oil (to coat the turnips)
40 g finely grated Parmesan cheese (approx. 1/2 cup)
12 g sesame seeds (white or mixed)
30 g panko breadcrumbs (lightly crushed if very coarse)
3 g garlic powder
2 g sweet paprika
4 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper
180 g ricotta cheese
60 g plain Greek yogurt
2 g lemon zest
15 ml lemon juice
8 g fresh chives (finely chopped)
5 ml honey (to balance the cream)

Nutrition facts

per serving

202 kcal

Calories

8.2 g

Protein

16.4 g

Carbs

11.7 g

Fat

2.8 g

Fiber

13.6 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

GlutenDairySesame

Instructions

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1. Peel the turnips and cut them into 1/2-inch thick half moons. Pat them very dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel so the coating adheres better.
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2. In a large bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, sesame seeds, panko, garlic powder, sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper.
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3. Add the turnip half moons to the large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss well to coat. Add the Parmesan, sesame, and panko mixture, and toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.
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4. Preheat the Air Fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes.
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5. Arrange the turnips in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook at 390°F / 200°C for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden, crisp on the edges, and tender in the center.
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6. While the turnips cook, make the cream: in a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, honey, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
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7. Taste the lemon chive ricotta cream and adjust with a little more salt if needed.
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8. Serve the hot turnip moons over a layer of lemon chive ricotta cream, or with the cream on the side for dipping.

Chef tips

If your Air Fryer is small, cook in two batches to keep the exterior crisp. Drying the turnips well before adding the oil helps the crust stick and brown better.

Substitutions

You can swap the ricotta for well-blended cottage cheese. Chives can be replaced with parsley or fresh dill. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free panko.

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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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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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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