Air Fryer Leeks

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Leeks cook up perfectly brown and delicious in the air fryer. You’ll love this healthy recipe for Air Fryer Leeks that are full of flavor.

cooked leeks in air fryer basket

Leeks in the Air Fryer

We love to use our air fryer for side dishes. Not only do the ingredients crisp up perfectly in the air fryer, but they cook without any extra attention or supervision. Just season, pop in the air fryer basket, and they’ll cook up while you prep other recipes. Love that!

air fryer opened to show cooked leeks

These leeks are delicious on their own as a side dish, or you can add them to all sorts of recipes. Crispy and flavorful, these leeks would make an excellent topping for casseroles, soups, stir fry’s, and pasta. They taste like onions, just milder.

Looking for more easy recipes for vegetables in the air fryer? Check out Sweet Potato Wedges, Air Fryer Roasted Delicata Squash, or Air Fryer Potatoes And Carrots.

How To Make Air Fryer Leeks

First we need to prep the leeks. Thoroughly wash them and then chop off the dark green part– it’s inedible. Next cut the white part of the leek into slices.

close-up of air fryer leeks

Add slices to a mixing bowl and season them. You’ll use olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also use any additional seasonings you love. Toss to coat leeks in toppings.

Add leeks to air fryer basket. Set to cook at 390 for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking, pull out basket and use a spatula to mix up leeks.

Once cooking time is over, remove air fryer basket and move leeks to a serving bowl.

Cooking Tips

  • If after you slice the leek, you still see traces of dirt, go ahead and rinse the leek slices again
  • This recipe calls for olive oil, but you can use any type of vegetable oil you prefer
  • Be sure to mix up leeks halfway through cooking time, to ensure even cooking

seasoned air fryer leeks

Are You Supposed To Peel Leeks?

No, just be sure to wash any dirt off of them before eating raw or cooking. Always slice off the dark green part. The white part can be chopped and then cooked up with seasonings.

plate of leeks from air fryer

What Is The Difference Between Leeks and Green Onions?

Although they look similar, leeks and green onions are not the same. Leeks are much larger and have a more mild flavor than green onions. Sometimes they can even be slightly sweet. Both are delicious when roasted and add a fresh flavor to many dishes.

fork holding slice of cooked leek

What To Serve With Air Fryer Leeks

These leeks taste amazing on top of main dishes such as Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops, Air Fryer Chicken Livers, Air Fryer Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, or Filipino Chicken Adobo (Classic & Crockpot Recipe Versions).

Or use them to add flavor to side dishes, like these Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe, Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes, and Air Fryer Spicy Zucchini.

hand holding air fryer basket contained slices of leeks

Check Out More Air Fryer Recipes for Side Dishes

Sweet Potato Wedges in the Air Fryer

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Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins From Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

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Air Fryer Leeks

Leeks cook up perfectly brown and delicious in the air fryer. You'll love this healthy recipe for Air Fryer Leeks that are full of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: air fryer leeks
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 43kcal

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash the leeks and then chop off the dark green part-- it's inedible. Next cut the white part of the leek into slices.
  • Add slices to a mixing bowl and season them. You'll use olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also use any additional seasonings you love. Toss to coat leeks in toppings.
  • Add leeks to air fryer basket. Set to cook at 390 for 10 minutes.
  • Halfway through cooking, pull out basket and use a spatula to mix up leeks.
  • Once cooking time is over, remove air fryer basket and move leeks to a serving bowl.

Notes

  • If after you slice the leek, you still see traces of dirt, go ahead and rinse the leek slices again
  • This recipe calls for olive oil, but you can use any type of vegetable oil you prefer
  • Be sure to mix up leeks halfway through cooking time, to ensure even cooking
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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