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This easy Air Fryer Carrots recipe makes the perfect side dish and is a delicious way to get more vegetables into your diet!

Juicy orange carrots garnished with parsley after being cooked in air fryer.

You will love this air fryer roasted carrots recipe. Gone are the days we are forced to eat vegetables as a kid or don't know how to cook them properly. With the air fryer, you can cook vegetables that makes them crispy on the outside and gives them tons of flavor, with almost no prep time.

Air Frying vegetables is a revolutionary way to cook vegetables that gives them an amazing flavor and makes you forget you're even eating them!

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If you're not a fan of vegetables but want to know how to start eating them in a way that tastes good, you will love this recipe. For other delicious air fryer vegetable side dishes, you can also try Air Fryer Broccoli or Asparagus. 

Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Carrots

You'll love these Air Fryer Carrots because they're so easy to make. All you need is an Air Fryer and a few simple ingredients to whip up this recipe. In addition, this recipe compliments almost any main dish by providing some extra nutrients and flavor!

Plus, you can cook up a few batches and eat them throughout the week, which means even less work on your part! So, get ready to make this perfect quick side dish that will change your perspective on vegetables for good!

Ingredients Needed to Make Air Fryer Carrots

Carrots, seasonings, and olive oil on a white board with blue linen
  • Fresh Carrots-
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil-You can also use avocado oil and coconut oil. Because they can both withstand high heat, they are a perfect substitute for this recipe.
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

I use a Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer to make this recipe. Depending on the type of air fryer you use, cooking times may need to be adjusted by 1-2 minutes.

How to Make Air Fryer Carrots

  1. Peel and rinse carrots, then pat away excess water with a paper towel. Use a vegetable peeler to peel carrots and then cut or trim into even size pieces. Carrots being sliced on a wooden cutting board with a knifr

  2. In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, until carrots are well coating with oil and seasonings. Carrots being tossed with olive oil and seasonings in a clear glass bowl

  3. Transfer the seasoned carrots in Air Fryer basket in a single layer without stacking.Uncooked chopped carrots in the air fryer basket after being seasoned

  4. Air Fry carrots at 380ºF for 20-25 minutes. Shake basket halfway through cooking time.

  5. Carrots are done when fork tender with a crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Seasoned carrots cooked in the air fryer basket.


FAQs:

Can I use a bag of baby carrots for this recipe?

Yes! Keep in mind, baby carrots will cook much faster than larger carrots, so you need to adjust the cook time. Ingredients listed are for one pound carrots. 

What main dishes pair well with this recipe?

This recipe pairs well with Air Fryer Meatloaf, Frozen Air Fryer Chicken Breast, and Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

What other seasonings or flavors pair well with this recipe?

For extra flavor, sweeten up this recipe by adding a little maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar to the carrots. Pairing the sweet version of this recipe with a savory main dish will provide you with excellent sweet savory flavor compliments. In addition, you can add seasonings, like McCormick's chili powder, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh herbs, and garlic powder.

Can I cut the carrots into smaller pieces?

Absolutely! The best way to do this is by cutting the carrots into large chunks.

How long can I store leftover carrots?

You can store leftover carrots in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Why aren't my carrots crispy?

To get crispy edges on the carrots, make sure you only use a little oil. If you use too much oil, it can cause the carrot pieces to become soggy and not crisp up. Also, be sure you are using fresh carrot for this healthy side dish.

Can I use melted butter in place of olive oil?

Yes! Some people prefer the taste of butter versus olive oil. Either way, you'll end up with delicious roasted carrots!

Spoonful of carrots over a white marble table with parsley and forks behind the spoon

MORE AIR FRYER VEGETABLE RECIPES: 

  • Butternut Squash
  • Squash
  • Mushrooms
  • Acorn Squash
  • Honey Glazed Carrots
Air fried carrots in the basket after being seasoned and cooked, then garnished with parsley

Air Fryer Carrots

Becky
This easy Air Fryer Carrots recipe makes the perfect side dish and is a delicious way to get more vegetables into your diet!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese after cooking

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and rinse carrots, then pat away excess water with a paper towel. Use a vegetable peeler to peel carrots and then cut or trim into even size pieces.
    • In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, until carrots are well coating with oil and seasonings.
    • Transfer the seasoned carrots in Air Fryer basket in a single layer without stacking.
    • Air Fry carrots at 380ºF for 12-14 minutes. Shake basket halfway through cooking time.
    • Carrots are done when fork tender with a crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of carrots and wattage of air fryer. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 660mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18946IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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