Roasted Swede (Oven And Air Fryer)
Make this delicious Roasted Swede to accompany your next roast dinner. Delicately flavoured with a drizzle of honey & a sprinkle of thyme, it can be cooked in both the oven & air fryer!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 115kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer optional
Ingredients
- 1 medium swede approx 600g
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel the swede using a potato peeler or knife, then chop into small cubes around ½ inch thick.
- Place the swede into a large mixing bowl and toss together with the olive oil and salt & pepper.
To Cook In The Oven
- Preheat your oven to 200˚C / 180˚Fan / 390˚F.
- Place the swede cubes in a single layer on a nonstick baking tray.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Drizzle the honey and sprinkle the thyme over the swede and stir with a spoon.
- Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes, until the swede is tender in the middle and crispy on the outside.
To Cook In The Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 160˚C / 320˚ F.
- Arrange the cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times.
- Drizzle the honey and sprinkle the thyme over the swede and stir with a spoon.
- Air fryer for a further 5 minutes until crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Place the swede in a single layer. In both methods, the swede cubes need space around them to let the air flow, so they crisp up nicely on the outside. If you overload the baking tray or air fryer basket, the outside won’t crisp up and will become soggy. Cook in two batches if necessary.
- Try and cut the cubes the same size. It doesn’t need to be exact, but if everything is the same size, it will cook more evenly. I have gone for cubes around ½ inch thick. You will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly if you decide to have bigger or smaller cubes.
- To save time use the air fryer! The air fryer method cooks in around half the time of a traditional oven.
- Use a sharp knife/peeler. Swede is notoriously tough to peel and chop, so you will need a really sturdy potato peeler and your sharpest knife!
- Flip or shake halfway through. Don’t forget to shake the air fryer basket or flip over the swede in the oven halfway through cooking, to help the cubes become even crispier!
- Check for Doneness. To know if the swede is ready, poke it with a fork. It should be tender inside and crispy on the outside. Adjust the cooking time as needed for your preferred level of crispiness.
- This recipe has been tested using my Instant Pot Vortex Plus Clear Cook air fryer and the temperatures and timings are specifically tailored for this model. Please be aware that various air fryer brands may cook differently, so I would advise you to regularly check the food's cooking progress to ensure the best results.
- ✔️ Use an air fryer liner. This makes for a much easier clean up!
- Parboil (Optional): While it's not essential, parboiling swede before roasting can help ensure even cooking and a tender texture. If you choose to parboil, make sure to drain and let the swede dry before roasting.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
