Air Fryer Carrots
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My air fryer carrots are the quickest way to perfectly cooked carrots in under 10 minutes. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and make a delicious veggie side dish for any meal.
My family loves oven-roasted carrots, so this air fryer version has been a total savior. It’s much quicker than roasting, but still delivers identical results- crispy, perfectly seasoned tender carrots.
I tested this recipe multiple times and found that sliced matchstick carrots (as pictured above) work best, followed by sliced large carrots (pictured below), then whole carrots. They make the perfect weeknight side dish, and I sometimes serve them as carrot fries too.
Why I love this air fryer carrots recipe
- Quick and easy. Add the ingredients, turn on the switch, and walk away.
- Healthier. All we add is a drop of oil, and that is it!
- Easy to customize. I keep things simple with some flavor boosters, but I will also provide some other flavor combos my family adores.
- Works with ALL carrots. I like to change things up by using baby carrots, rainbow carrots, or Dutch carrots.
Key Ingredients
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
- Carrots. I find that larger and thicker carrots work best, as they can be cut into equal-sized matchsticks or chunks more easily. Of course, if you use baby carrots, this isn’t an issue. While you can keep the skins on, I find them more tender if you peel them.
- Olive oil. Or any neutral-flavored oil. You need some fat to crisp up the edges, so please do not omit.
- Seasonings. I’m keeping things simple with Kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
How to cook carrots in air fryer
Step 1- Season. In a mixing bowl, add carrots, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Step 2- Air fry. Add the seasoned carrots to the air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“We really love this recipe, have made it twice now! Also, cutting some parsley with my kitchen scissors to mix with the cooked carrots before they are served.” – Pam
Recipe tips and variations
- Always dry the carrots completely after rinsing and before adding them to the air fryer for cooking. Wet carrots can become mushy and will not yield an entirely crispy exterior.
- Don’t forget to shake your air fryer basket when carrots are cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
- Chop your carrots into equal-sized pieces so they cook evenly and at the same time.
- Make air fryer carrot fries by chopping the carrots into a fry shape.
- Sweet and savory. Add one teaspoon of maple syrup and sprinkle some coarse brown sugar once cooked.
- Honey glazed. Once the carrots have been removed from the air fryer, drizzle some honey on top.
- Different spices. Try garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, or taco seasoning.
- Fresh herbs. Like fresh thyme, parsley, and Rosemary.
Storage instructions
To store: Put the leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Place leftovers in a shallow container and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: You can reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or skillet.
Frequently asked questions
You can! However, I find it takes a little longer since they contain excess liquid. For about one pound of frozen chopped carrots, I recommend air frying them for 25 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket several times throughout.
It’s entirely up to you. I sometimes keep them on when I’m lazy, but usually peel them for aesthetic purposes.
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Air Fryer Carrots
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Ingredients
- 4 large carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180C/350F.
- Add the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning into a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the seasoned carrots to an air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Remove the carrots from the air fryer and repeat the process until all the carrots are cooked.
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I made this and it was crispy. But I also put cheese on top. Wow!
I made this and it was tasty and sweet so much. Cannot believe.
Lovely! I added the Maple syrup.
The picture looks great! What is pictured on top? Parmesan and parsley?
Yes it is!
I recently tried this recipe, it’s really easy and the carrots taste great! I will try out other recipes.
This recipe Made today. My dinner was so healthy and full of flavours. One tip-cook carrots a bit longer in air fryer to be even softer.
Yesterday as a side dish with my chicken I made these carrots. They were so sweet! Just like honey haha.
We really love this recipe, have made it twice now! I can’t find today where reference was made to adding some grated Parmesan after they’re cooked. I’m sure it’s there and I’m just missing it, so will wing it. Also, cutting some parsley with my kitchen scissors to mix with the cooked carrots before they are served.
Yum . Dip in an aioli. Garlic aioli. Double yum
I love making these. They taste delicious and are low calorie. Just be careful not to burn them…(That was on me)
Very good. Made them for father’s day dinner as a side and they turned out perfect. I added some garlic seasoning to them.