Ingredients · Produce
Cucumber
Cool, watery crunch for salads and raita beside hot air-fried mains.
In the air fryer. Don't air-fry for texture. Serve raw as contrast.
Nutrition
Typical values per 100g raw
15kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
South Asia; now a global salad vegetable.
Herbal & culinary notes
Mostly water. Hydrating and low calorie. Skin holds more fiber.
How to store
Fridge crisper. Use within a week; soft ends mean trim or toss.
Food safety
Wash well. Often eaten raw with skin.
Food hazards
Past produce outbreaks remind: rinse under running water. Waxed cukes still need washing.
Recipes using Cucumber
Vietnamese · 400°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork
Thin pork strips in fish sauce, lemongrass and sugar. The basket caramelizes the edges like a street grill.
Thai · 375°F · 11 min
Air Fryer Thai Fish Cakes
Springy Thai fish cakes with red curry paste and green beans. Street-stall bounce from the basket.