Air Fryer Beet Medallions with Pistachio Crust, Whipped Goat Cheese and Toasted Orange

Name: Air Fryer Beet Medallions with Pistachio Crust, Whipped Goat Cheese and Toasted Orange
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.1 lb medium beets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 1 large egg; 4 oz soft goat cheese; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp honey; 1 medium orange; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

An original Air Fryer recipe featuring beet slices that turn tender inside and crisp outside with a pistachio and breadcrumb crust. They are served with whipped goat cheese and yogurt, warm orange segments, honey, and thyme for an elegant contrast of earthy, tangy, and sweet flavors.

20 minPrep

18 minCook

38 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g g medium beets (1/2 in)
30 ml ml olive oil (divided)
5 g g salt (or to taste, divided)
2 g g black pepper (divided)
60 g g shelled pistachios (finely chopped)
40 g g breadcrumbs (preferiblemente fino)
2 g g garlic powder
4 g g fresh thyme (leaves, divided)
1 unidad 1 unit egg (beaten)
120 g g soft goat cheese
60 g g plain Greek yogurt
15 ml ml honey
1 unidad 1 unit orange (in wedges skinless and with 1 tsp of zest reservada)
5 ml ml balsamic vinegar

Nutrition facts

per serving

268 kcal

Calories

8.1 g

Protein

19.4 g

Carbs

18.2 g

Fat

4.2 g

Fiber

15.2 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 190°C / 375°F for 3 minutes.
2
Pat the beet slices dry with paper towels and toss them in a bowl with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil, 2 g (about 1/2 tsp) salt, and 1 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper.
3
In another bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and half of the thyme leaves.
4
Dip each beet slice into the beaten egg, then coat it with the pistachio-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the crust adheres well.
5
Arrange the beet medallions in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Drizzle or brush with the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil. Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 16 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
6
Meanwhile, whip the soft goat cheese with the Greek yogurt, orange zest, 1 g (about 1/4 tsp) salt, and the remaining black pepper until smooth.
7
Toss the orange segments with the honey, balsamic vinegar, and the rest of the thyme. Let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
8
Spread the whipped goat cheese on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the hot beet medallions and finish with the dressed orange segments and any juices they released. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For a more even crust, chop the pistachios to a coarse crumb texture and press firmly before air frying. If your beets are very large, cut them into half-moons so they fit the basket better.

Substitutions

You can swap the goat cheese for thick ricotta or cream cheese. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup, and thyme with very finely chopped rosemary. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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