Making carrots in the air fryer is so fast and easy! I love using the air fryer because it heats up in little to no time, and it results in perfectly cooked roasted carrots! This method works for regular and baby carrots! They are flavourful with a crispy outside and tender inside! Make it with me!
Carrots in the Air Fryer
My delicious and super simple recipe for healthy carrots shows how easy it is to use the air fryer to make perfectly cooked sides that amplify any meal.
I promise you will love these veggies in the air fryer! Everyone who tries them is instantly converted!
When I say this recipe is incredibly simple, I mean it is super simple. You can change up the herbs and spices as you like and totally make this recipe your own if you wish!
What You’ll Need
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and prepped
- 1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Peel the carrots and cut them into 3 equal sections, then slice them in half lengthwise to create similar-sized pieces.
- Transfer carrots to a gallon ziplock bag and toss with oil, salt, and pepper to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees.
- Once heated, place the carrots in the air fryer basket (be sure not to overlap the carrots too much for more even cooking).
- Cook for 15 minutes at 385 degrees, removing the basket at the halfway mark to shake the basket and arrange the carrots evenly again.
- Test for doneness and enjoy!
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Air Fryer Carrots
Easy and delicious roasted carrots in the air fryer! The perfect side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and prepped
- 1 Tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them into 3 equal sections, then slice them in half lengthwise to create similar-sized pieces.
- Transfer carrots to a gallon ziplock bag and toss with oil, salt, and pepper to coat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees.
- Once heated, place the carrots in the air fryer basket (be sure not to overlap the carrots too much for more even cooking).
- Cook for 15 minutes at 385 degrees, removing the basket at the halfway mark to shake the basket and arrange the carrots evenly again.
- Test for doneness and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 49Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 230mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g