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My air fryer carrots are the fastest way to cook carrots, in under 10 minutes, perfectly. They are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside and make an easy veggie side dish.
Cooked carrots can be quite hit or miss, but it all comes down to how you prepare them. My family loves oven-roasted carrots, so my air fryer carrots recipe has been a savior!
Air-frying the carrots gives this vegetable a hybrid fried/roasted texture in a fraction of the time and with very little oil or butter. They make the perfect side dish, or I sometimes whip them up as carrot fries!
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Why I love this 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, and the results are identical!
If you love cooking veggies in the air fryer, try my air fryer frozen broccoli, air fryer zucchini, air fryer cauliflower, and air fryer brussels sprouts next.
★★★★★ 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
Key Ingredients
- 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.
- Salt and pepper. To taste.
- Italian seasoning. I sometimes like to add a pinch of Italian seasoning for flavor. Basil or Rosemary also works.
How to cook carrots in air fryer
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
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.
Arman’s recipe tips
- 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.
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
Yes! I tested this with frozen carrots (carrot batons and sliced carrots), and it worked well. The only thing I’d suggest is to cook them directly from the freeze (so no thawing) and increase the air frying time by two minutes.
Yes, you can! The only change I’d recommend is to reduce the air frying time to around 6-7 minutes, to compensate for the smaller and thinner size.
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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.
Notes
- 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.
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Originally updated November 2023, updated and republished April 2025
The simplest recipe to perfect Roasted Carrots 🥕 🥕 🥕 So Few Ingredients. 💚
How good is it 🙂
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.