Air-Fryer Roasted Leeks with Almonds, Dried Cherries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Air-Fryer Roasted Leeks with Almonds, Dried Cherries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 , leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise; 4 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ¼ teaspoon, table salt, divided; ½ cup, boiling water; 1½ teaspoons, balsamic vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon, ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped toasted, whole almond, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts; 1 tablespoon, dried cherries, raisins, or dried apricots, chopped

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Leeks make an elegant side dish. During testing, we found that if the heat was too high, the leeks’ outer layers scorched before the interiors softened.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Healthy Air Fryer

SERVES2

TIME30 minutes

Air-Fryer Roasted Leeks with Almonds, Dried Cherries, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Healthy Air Fryer

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Roasting the leeks at 375 degrees and adding some boiling water to the air-fryer base helped retain the vegetable's moisture, keeping it tender. Washing the leeks just before cooking trapped some water between the layers, helping them steam...

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