Air Fryer Carrots
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Tender roasted air fryer carrots made with just olive oil and a dash of seasoning are a perfect side dish for your next dinner!
This air fryer carrots recipe is one of my favorites! Truth be told, I even eat it for lunch sometimes because it’s so quick and easy. Goes great with tuna stuffed tomatoes!
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Ingredients for Air Fryer Carrots
- Carrots – We used baby carrots, but you can also use regular carrots. If using regular carrots, make sure to wash and peel first.
- Oil – Olive oil gives a wonderful flavor to the dish, but any vegetable oil will work.
- Seasoning – Garlic salt is my favorite, but feel free to use your favorite seasoning blend (this basic spice rub blend is great too!).
How do you make carrots in the air fryer? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, in a large bowl drizzle carrots with oil and sprinkle liberally with seasoning. Toss to coat.
⭐ Next, place in a single layer in the bottom of the pre-heated air fryer basket.
⭐ Then, shake the basket halfway through cook time.
⭐ Finally, enjoy right away while hot and tender!
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Do you rinse the carrots before cooking?
Baby carrots often come pre-washed and ready to eat or cook, but make sure to check the bag. Full size carrots will need to be washed and peeled.
Can you make air fryer carrots ahead of time?
These are really best enjoyed right away when they’re hot and fresh out of the air fryer. You can get your prep going a day or two ahead by cutting and trimming the carrots if you’re using full sized.
How can you tell when air fryer carrots are done?
The carrots are finished when they are tender and beginning to brown and caramelize on the outside. How tender and browned will be a matter of preference, but we like them cooked for around 15 – 20 minutes.
Whole carrots, if larger in circumference, may take longer.
Leftovers and storage
How long do air fryer carrots last?
Leftover carrots will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store in an airtight container for best results. The leftovers would be delicious swapped out for the pumpkin in this savory pumpkin soup.
Can you freeze air fried carrots?
Yes, but they may become mushy when thawed and reheated. We prefer to just cook and eat them on the same day.
How to reheat leftover carrots in the air fryer
To reheat, pop the carrots back in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350F to crisp them back up. Watch closely.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Are air fryer roasted carrots healthy? (nutritional information)
Carrots are super healthy and made in the air fryer with just a touch of oil and seasonings, maintains so much nutrition. Objectively speaking it’s low in calories (only 45 calories per cup of sprouts) and contains fiber, potassium, and vitamins A, C and K.
Topping ideas
Jazz your carrots up even more with grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or serve them sprinkled with taco seasoning or chili seasoning. Try a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze and some crumbled goat cheese or feta when serving.
What type of air fryer for roasting carrots?
This method will work in any brand air fryer. We’re using a COSORI Air Fryer Max XL for the pictured recipe.
What to eat with air fryer carrots (serving suggestions)
This is a great dish alongside oven baked buffalo wings or with a hearty comfort casserole like chicken cordon bleu casserole. For dessert try a batch of chocolate shortbread cookies.
More awesome air fryer recipes
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- Air fryer crispy broccoli
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Other recipes with carrots to try
Tools we love
- Digital air fryer – We have (pictured) this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. It’s great!
- Kitchen tongs – Every kitchen needs a good pair of tongs.
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How to Make Air Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots baby carrots, or washed and peeled carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or preferred oil/fat
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt or preferred seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over the carrots and sprinkle with seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Place carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 -20 minutes or until your desired tenderness is reached. Give the basket a shake about halfway through.
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These are so incredibly good! Love these! Only 3 ingredients? LOVE it!! So easy! So simple! And yet, so delicious! YUM!
I never even thought of putting carrots in the air fryer but I LOVED THEM! Thank you for this recipe!!
Easy and delicious! Next time I’m going to try your tip about adding parmesan. Cheese is always a win in my book!
I love my carrots soft but not mushy.
I like them soft
I like savory carrots
I love this recipe. I usually make mine with a touch of honey if I am making sweet carrots but if I am making savory I add butter, salt, thyme and a dash of pepper!
I prefer my carrots sweet. I have an instantpot that is an air fryer amongst other things….i like my carrots somewhere between soft and medium I would season them with my honey garlic seasoning blend, with a bit more honey and a touch of chili powder.
I like my carrots a little sweet and mushy,
For me, carrots are sweet enough on their own so I like savory seasonings.
Love them sweet. easy to make.
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them. The Taco seasoning would top them off!
Oh yum these sound delicious – Garlic powder or Soul Seasoning would be my choice
This recipe is so easy to make. Love it!!! I like my carrots to be on the soft side and savory.
I Like my Carrots savory and on the soft side. I wish I had an Air-Fryer 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
Because of dental issues, I would prefer to bake the carrots, as well as any veggies, to very soft and tender!
I like the contrast of sweet and savory I get when I season my carrots with savory ingredients, because roasting them always brings out their sweetness so combining that flavor profile with savory spices and herbs creates an interesting taste.
I like my carrots well done cause I like to mash them up like squash and put salt and pepper on them with butter. Yum yum.
I like to season them with salt, pepper, a little olive oil and cooked to just tender enough the chew through
Very tasty.
I prefer baby carrots on the sweet side if the main dish is savory and vice versa.
I love my carrots soft and sweet seasoned with salt and pepper,butter and honey