Air Fryer Bok Choy
Our quick and easy Air Fryer Bok Choy recipe is ready in just minutes and makes a tasty and healthy side dish. From the fragrant sesame oil to the zesty dipping sauce, each bite of this dish is so flavorful you’ll want more.
Cooking bok choy in an air fryer is an absolute game changer! Not only is it super quick, saving you time in the kitchen, but it also enhances the natural flavors of the bok choy. I’ve kept the seasoning to a minimal with some sesame oil, garlic powder and sesame seeds for crunch so you can pair up with other dishes. Or use in soup or noodle bowls.
The air fryer crisps up the leaves while keeping the stems tender and juicy. Plus, it needs only a little oil. This recipe is a fantastic way to incorporate more leafy greens into your meals. If you’re having it on it’s own, pair it up with the tangy dipping sauce, and you’ve got a dish that’s so delicious.
And when air-fried, bok choy transforms into a crispy, savory delight that pairs perfectly with any main course. This will be a wonderful addition as a side dish with Asian-inspired main dishes like spicy salmon, teriyaki salmon, teriyaki chicken, General Tsos chicken, and air fryer shrimp.
Ingredients
*Full recipe and ingredients measurement can be found in the recipe card below.
To make Air Fryer Bok Choy, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Baby bok choy
- Sesame oil – replace with any neutral cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper
- Dipping sauce(optional but highly recommend): soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes
How To Cook Bok Choy In An Air Fryer
*Full recipe and ingredients measurement can be found in the recipe card below.
Prep bok choy: Give each bulb a good rinse under cold water to get rid of any lingering grit or dirt. You’ll be surprised at how much can hide in those leafy greens!
Cut off the very bottom of the stem, just enough to remove any dried or rough edges. Don’t cut too much off, as the stem keeps the leaves together while cooking.
Pat the bok choy dry with a paper towel or leave it in a colander to air dry for a few minutes. Making sure the bok choy is dry helps with a crisp texture.
Tip: A salad spinner works well to drain and dry the bok choy pretty quickly.
Season: Mix the sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Brush the seasoning oil all over the bok choy making sure to coat the bok choy leaves too.
Air fry: Place bok choy in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You want each piece to have its own space to ensure it gets crispy and well-cooked. Cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping the bok choy halfway through cooking until the bok choy is tender and the leaves are slightly crispy.
Once it’s done, carefully remove the bok choy from the air fryer – remember it’ll be hot!
Serve your delicious Air Fryer Bok Choy right away with the dipping sauce or on its own, and sprinkle with optional sesame seeds for an extra toasty flavor.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Bok Choy Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 baby bok choy
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
For Dipping sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Give each bulb a good rinse under cold water to get rid of any grit or dirt. Cut off the very bottom of the stem, just enough to remove any dried or rough edges. Don't cut too much off, as the stem keeps the leaves together while cooking.Pat the bok choy dry with a paper towel or leave it in a colander to air dry for a few minutes. Ensuring the bok choy is dry helps with a crisp texture.
- Mix sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush the seasoning oil all over bok choy making sure to coat the insides of the leaves too.
- Place the bok choy in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry bok choy at 350℉ for 6 to 8 minutes flipping halfway through until white stalks are tender and leaves are slightly crispy.
- Mix all the ingredients for the dipping sauce. Remove bok choy from the air fryer and serve with dipping sauce. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds.
Notes
- Leftover bok choy can be placed in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
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