Air Fryer turnip coins with pecorino-thyme crust and lemon yogurt dip

Name: Air Fryer turnip coins with pecorino-thyme crust and lemon yogurt dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: lb medium turnips; tbsp olive oil; cup panko breadcrumbs; cup finely grated pecorino cheese; tbsp fresh thyme; tsp garlic powder; tsp sweet paprika; tsp black pepper; tsp salt; cup plain Greek yogurt; whole lemon; clove garlic; tbsp honey

An original air fryer recipe featuring turnip slices that are tender inside and golden outside, coated in a savory pecorino, breadcrumb, and thyme crust. They are served with a fresh lemon-garlic yogurt dip for a creamy, aromatic contrast.

20 minPrep

18 minCook

38 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g / 1.3 lb g medium turnips (1/2 in)
30 ml / 2 tbsp ml olive oil (divided)
60 g / 1 cup g panko breadcrumbs (for a textura ligera and crujiente)
45 g / 1/2 cup g finely grated pecorino cheese (puede ser romano or similar)
6 g / 2 tbsp g fresh thyme (solo the hojitas, chopped)
3 g / 1 tsp g garlic powder
2 g / 1 tsp g sweet paprika
1 g / 1/2 tsp g black pepper (freshly ground)
4 g / 3/4 tsp g salt (divided)
120 g / 1/2 cup g plain Greek yogurt (for the dip)
1 unidad / 1 whole unit lemon (1 tbsp de jugo)
1 diente / 1 clove clove garlic (grated or muy chopped)
7 ml / 1/2 tbsp ml honey (optional, for equilibrar the dip)

Nutrition facts

per serving

210 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

23 g

Carbs

10 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

19 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

GlutenDairy

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F for 3 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, toss the turnip slices with 15 ml / 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper until evenly coated.
3
In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, fresh thyme, garlic powder, and sweet paprika. Add the remaining 15 ml / 1 tbsp olive oil and mix with a fork to lightly moisten the coating.
4
Press each turnip slice into the panko-pecorino mixture on both sides so the crust adheres well.
5
Arrange the turnip coins in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 9 minutes.
6
Open the air fryer, carefully flip the slices, and continue cooking at 190°C / 375°F for 7 to 9 more minutes, until golden and tender in the center.
7
While they cook, make the dip by stirring together the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 15 ml / 1 tbsp lemon juice, grated garlic, honey, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
8
Serve the turnip coins hot with the lemon yogurt dip on the side.

Chef tips

If your air fryer is small, cook in batches so the slices do not overlap and lose crispness. Cut the turnips evenly for consistent cooking.

Substitutions

You can substitute pecorino with Parmesan. Fresh thyme can be replaced with finely chopped rosemary in a smaller amount. For a no-honey version, omit it or add a little extra lemon zest.

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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