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how to make air fryer romaine lettuce (great for caesar)

Prepare to FALL IN LOVE with air fryer romaine lettuce! Who knew a simple head of romaine lettuce could taste so good?! This is a 5 minute recipe that is a LIFE CHANGER!
Air Fryer romaine lettuce is simple!...Romaine lettuce, lightly oiled, seasoned with salt and pepper, and then air fried to perfection!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Course: Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Equipment

  • air fryer

Method
 

  1. Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400ºF. If your air fryer does not have a preheat setting, simply turn it on 5 minutes before using.
  2. Cut your romaine in half.
    romaine lettuce cut in half for air fryer romaine lettuce
  3. Wash and dry thoroughly.
    You don't want your romaine lettuce to still be wet, it will not air fry as nicely.
    drying romaine lettuce on towel
  4. Brush 1 tsp of olive oil on your romaine lettuce. Distribute as evenly as possible.
    brushing olive oil on romaine lettuce
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Place seasoned romaine lettuce in the preheated air fryer.
    Air fry at 400ºF for 3-5 minutes. Check at the 3 minute mark and give it more time if needed. 
    air fryer romaine lettuce
  7. The romaine will be ready when the outside leaves are slightly crispy. Don't overcook, the romaine will become too wilted.
    air fryer romaine lettuce
  8. When ready, remove from air fryer. Enjoy as is or add your favorite dressing and toppings!
    air fryer romaine lettuce with caesar dressing