Air Fryer Glazed Turnips with Rosemary Ricotta and Crispy Seeds

Name: Air Fryer Glazed Turnips with Rosemary Ricotta and Crispy Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1 lb 5 oz medium turnips; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese; 1 oz (1/4 cup) sunflower seeds; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp fresh rosemary; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

An original Air Fryer recipe featuring turnips that turn tender inside and golden outside, glazed with honey, lemon, and smoked paprika. They are served over rosemary-scented ricotta and finished with crispy sunflower seeds for a savory, elegant contrast.

15 minPrep

17 minCook

32 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g medium turnips (peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges)
200 g ricotta cheese (whole-milk preferred)
30 g sunflower seeds (unsalted)
25 ml honey
30 ml olive oil (divided)
15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 g lemon zest
4 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
3 g smoked paprika
2 g garlic powder
5 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

198 kcal

Calories

6.2 g

Protein

14.1 g

Carbs

13.2 g

Fat

2.8 g

Fiber

11.3 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

Dairy

Instructions

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1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 190 °C / 375 °F for 3 minutes.
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2. In a bowl, toss the turnip wedges with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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3. Arrange the turnips in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 190 °C / 375 °F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
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4. Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil until smooth and creamy.
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5. In a small bowl, toss the sunflower seeds with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Add them to the Air Fryer basket alongside the turnips and cook everything for 5 more minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the turnips are deeply golden and the seeds are crisp.
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6. Spread the rosemary ricotta onto a serving platter or individual plates. Arrange the glazed turnips on top and scatter over the crispy sunflower seeds.
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7. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of cool ricotta, hot glazed turnips, and toasted seeds.

Chef tips

If your turnips are very large, cut them into even pieces so they cook at the same rate. Do not overcrowd the basket or they will brown less effectively.

Substitutions

You can replace ricotta with creamy cottage cheese or thick whipped fresh cheese. Sunflower seeds can be swapped for pumpkin seeds if preferred.

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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