quick and easy Air fryer Bok choy in under 10 minutes

Air fryer Bok Choy is the perfect quick and easy way to get greens on your table in a flash! This air fryer Bok Choy recipe is incredibly simple to make, requires only 4 ingredients, and can be prepped and ready to serve in under 10 minutes!

This air fryer bok choy recipe consists of baby bok choy, olive oil, sea salt, and fresh ground pepper.

If you have been missing out on the flavor and convenience of air fryer bok choy…here’s your sign to make this healthy easy side dish TODAY!

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

• QUICK AND EASY – Air fryer bok choy is one of the easiest ways to get more veggies and greens on your plate. This recipe requires only four ingredients and can be prepped and ready in under 10 minutes!
• VERY FLAVORFUL – Although air fryer bok choy is incredibly simple to make…it is incredibly flavorful! Baby bok choy has a lot of flavor on it’s own. It’s earthy, crisp, with a slightly bitterness which brings a nice, complex flavor to the table. But when you air fry bok choy, the flavor develops even more! And the texture is amazing!
• VERSATILE – This air fryer bok choy is incredibly versatile. Add any extra seasoning you desire or toss in a sauce of your choice! Perfect for elevating a salad in a flash or serving as a healthy side dish with any meal.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

• BABY BOK CHOY – You can use any variety of bok choy you prefer! If you use large bok choy just cut into fourths instead of half.
• OLIVE OIL – You can substitute avocado oil or any oil with a high smoke point
• SEA SALT
• BLACK PEPPER – Fresh ground pepper is best

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

Air fryer Bok Choy is incredibly easy to make. Here’s how you do it!

Preheat your air fryer to 375ºF. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat button, simply turn it on 5 minutes before using.

Thoroughly wash you Bok Choy with cold water. And I mean THOROUGHLY. Bok Choy often has a lot of dirt hiding in it. So I like to wash mine both, before and after I cut it in half.

Cut your baby bok choy in half. If using large bok choy, cut into quarters.

Wash again to really make sure all of the dirt is out of the crevices.

Dry your bok choy. I like to put my bok choy through a salad spinner AND pat it dry with a towel. The dryer your bok choy is, the better it will air fry.

Brush 1 tsp of olive oil on the bok choy. Make sure you spread it out evenly so all of them are lightly coated in oil.

Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. I recommend about 1/8 tsp of each.

Place on the air fryer tray. Do not overlap them! If you have a small air fryer you may need to cook in batches. Overlapping ingredients in the air fryer will prevent things from cooking evenly.

Air fry for 5-6 minutes, flipping at the half way point. Make sure you watch your bok choy! It will crisp up quickly and you want it to burn!

Air fryer bok choy will be ready when it is tender and starting to crisp slightly. If you want your bok choy less crisp, check it at the 4 minute mark. If you want it more crisp, let it cook longer.

Cut off the very bottom of the bok choy. Just enough to still keep then intact.

Serve and enjoy!

TIPS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

• THOROUGHLY WASH YOUR BOK CHOY – Thoroughly wash you Bok Choy. And I mean THOROUGHLY. Bok Choy often has a lot of dirt hiding in it. So I like to wash mine both, before and after I cut it in half.
• EVENLY COAT OIL – Make sure you evenly coat your bok choy with oil. If you miss spots, the uncoiled areas may become too dry
• PREHEAT YOUR AIR FRYER – Make sure you preheat your air fryer. This will ensure your bok choy cooks correctly. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat button, simply turn it on 5 minutes before using.
• DRY THE BOK CHOY – I like to put my bok choy through a salad spinner AND pat it dry with a towel. The dryer your bok choy is, the better it will air fry.
• DON’T OVER CROWD AIR FRYER – I know it’s tempting, but do not overlap the bok choy in your air fryer. If you have a small air fryer you may need to cook in batches. Overlapping ingredients in the air fryer will prevent things from cooking evenly.
• WATCH YOUR COOKING TIME – Air fryer bok choy can go from perfectly cooked to burnt quickly. So make sure you are paying attention as it cooks and adjust time if needed.
• FLIP HALF WAY THROUGH COOKING – Flip your air fryer bok choy at the half way mark. This will ensure it cooks evenly.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• CAN I MAKE AIR FRYER BOK CHOY IN ADVANCE – Air fryer bok choy is definitely best served and eaten right after you air fry it. But yes, you can prep it in advance if needed. Store it in the fridge in an air tight container for 2-3 days and reheat for a minute or 2 when ready to serve.
• DO I NEED TO USE OIL – I love skipping oil whenever possible to save on calories. But when it comes to air fryer bok choy I DO recommend using oil. It will become very dry if you don’t. If you absolutely don’t want to use oil, substitute a little maple syrup or other oil free sauce instead. This will help keep your air fryer bok choy moist while cooking.
• CAN I USE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BOK CHOY – Of course! I personally used baby bok choy for this recipe, but feel free to use whatever variety of bok choy you prefer. If you are using a larger bok choy, simply cut into quarters instead of half and adjust cooking time if needed.

ADD MORE FLAVOR TO AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

This air fryer bok choy is delicious as is. But there is always room for more flavor! Here’s some ingredients to add to make this air fryer bok choy extra flavorful

• LEMON JUICE
• SEASONED OIL
• SEASONED VINEGAR
• FLAVORED SEA SALT
• GARLIC POWDER
• ONION POWDER
• CURRY POWDER
• PAPRIKA
• CUMIN POWDER
• TOASTED SESAME OIL
• SESAME SEEDS
• CHILI OIL

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER BOK CHOY

Air fryer bok choy makes an excellent base to a salad…like a bok choy Caesar salad! It also is a perfect side dish for any meal! You can keep things simple and serve air fryer bok choy with rice and a protein of choice or along side soup. Looking for something a little more special? Here’s some delicious plant-based recipes that would be the perfect companion for air fryer bok choy.

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