Description
This Air Fryer Carrots Recipe is the perfect way to enjoy crispy, caramelized carrots in a fraction of the time it takes to roast them in an oven. The air fryer enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots while giving them a slightly crisp, tender texture. Whether you’re using baby carrots, whole carrots, or rainbow carrots, this easy recipe makes a flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots (whole, baby, or rainbow)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Peel and cut whole carrots into sticks or rounds for even cooking. If using baby carrots, no cutting is needed.
- Season the carrots: Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for a couple of minutes.
- Arrange in a single layer: Place the seasoned carrots in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Chef’s Choice
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg (estimated, adjust if needed)
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air fryer carrots, roasted carrots, easy side dish, healthy air fryer recipes, crispy carrots