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My recipe for Air Fryer Carrots is as easy as it gets! Using simple ingredients and only one dish to clean, air fried carrots make a quick, tasty, and easy side dish you will love pairing with all of your favorite Sunday suppers. Even the pickiest of eaters might just change their mind about carrots when they try them! Ready in 12 minutes.
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Air Fried Carrots
Air frying carrots is a simple and quick way to enjoy a side dish (or snack!) of roasted carrots. In my recipe for air fried carrots, I will show you not only how to air fry carrots, but offer the tips you need to roast them to perfection every time. Plus, I'll share the best dishes to serve with carrots in the air fryer for a complete dinner!
I used to not be a big fan of carrots until I tried roasting them in the air fryer with your recipe when cooking for friends who do like them. They taste amazing and have completely changed my mind about carrots!! Thank you!
Tools to Air Fry Carrots
- An air fryer. I love this air fryer model - I've used it for a long time now and it's by far my favorite out of the air fryers I've tested.
- A cutting board to prep the carrots for air frying.
- A sharp knife for cutting the carrots.
- A vegetable peeler if you want to peel the carrots. Peeling carrots is optional, just wash them well.
Ingredients for Air Frying Carrots
- Whole Carrots: I'm using fresh whole carrots for this recipe. Baby carrots won't turn out the same. Whole carrots roast well. For a pretty Easter presentation, try using rainbow carrots.
- Olive Oil: I recommend using light olive oil in the air fryer, or avocado oil.
- Salt and Pepper: Kosher salt or sea salt flakes, and freshly cracked black pepper, work best. You don't need a complex seasoning for air frying carrots - they taste fantastic without it. For an extra pinch of flavor, though, try adding a sprinkle of garlic powder.
AIr Fryer Carrots
Equipment
- Air fryer 6 qt
Ingredients
- 10 Carrots
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
- Wash the carrots well, and cut off the tips and tops.10 Carrots
- If desired, peel the carrots, then slice them into sticks of the desired thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the carrot sticks, salt, pepper, and olive oil, and toss to coat.2 Tablespoons Olive oil,1 teaspoon Black pepper,½ teaspoon Sea salt
- Spread the carrots out in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, turning the carrots halfway. Adjust the cooking time accordingly for thinner carrot slices. Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- I like my carrots to still be a little firm in the middle, so this recipe will cook them to be cooked but still a little crunchy. If you like super soft carrots, try changing the cook time to 18 minutes!
- Salt and pepper are base seasonings- feel free to add any more you desire! Try adding garlic and parmesan or a dash of honey and brown sugar for some delicious twists.
- You can absolutely skip peeling the carrots! I love the rustic look and additional touch of chew that the skin adds. Just make sure to scrub the carrots extra well.
- To make this recipe even easier, use baby carrots! Just keep an eye on the smaller pieces so they don't burn.
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Hi, I'm Isabel! I've been sharing my recipes online, in cookbooks, and in TV specials since 2012. The most important thing to me is Sunday supper with my family, and inspiring togetherness with my recipes!
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Expert Tips
- I like my carrots to still be a little firm in the middle, so this recipe will cook them to be cooked but still a little crunchy. If you like super soft carrots, try changing the cook time to 18 minutes!
- Salt and pepper are base seasonings, but feel free to add any more you desire! Try adding garlic and parmesan or a dash of maple syrup and brown sugar for some delicious twists.
- You can absolutely skip peeling the carrots! I love the rustic look and additional touch of chew that the skin adds. Just make sure to scrub the carrots extra well if you leave the skin on.
- To make this recipe even easier, use baby carrots! Just keep an eye on the smaller pieces so they don't burn. The smaller the carrots, the more quickly they cook.
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
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FAQ
There's no one true way to cook carrots, as any cooking method has its merits. Steaming carrots will produce a uniformly cooked carrot with an unaltered carrot flavor. Roasting them cooks the outside and bottom of the carrot more, resulting in a crispier skin and more caramelized flavor.
If you're not a fan of the flavor of carrots, I highly recommend air frying them! Roasted carrots sweeten up and become more mild, with a caramelized flavor. You can add sauces to them to make them even more appetizing! I love adding a bit of bleu cheese dressing but all of your favorite sauces and dressings will taste great. I even love these carrots with bolognese!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Carrots
- A beautiful honey glazed ham for Easter or a special Sunday supper
- Crispy baked chicken wings for game day, with a side of ranch for dipping
- Air Fryer Steak Bites - easy, tender, and amazingly flavorful! Don't forget the garlic butter.
- Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs are fantastic with a side of roasted carrots like these air fryer carrots.
- Smothered Pork Chops and air fried carrots is one of my favorite dinner combinations. So tasty!
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