These Air Fryer Carrots are the perfect healthy alternative to French fries! With simple ingredients like crunchy carrots and sweet honey, these healthy air fryer carrots will soon become your new favorite side dish.
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We love a quick side dish, from Panko Coated Fried Mozzarella Sticks or Baked Brie with Rum-Soaked Fig Cranberry Sauce. For this recipe, we’re bringing you another quick side – Air Fryer Carrots. Air Fryer Carrots are a fantastic way to elevate this humble vegetable into a delicious side dish to accompany your meals. Whether you’re looking for a healthy alternative to regular fries or simply want to add more veggies to your plate, air fryer carrots offer a delicious and convenient solution the whole family will love.
What Are Air Fryer Carrots?
Air Fryer Carrots is a delicious recipe consisting of carrots, honey, olive oil, za’atar seasoning, and salt. Using an air fryer to cook carrots is a game-changer. It allows you to achieve that perfect balance of tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, all in a fraction of the time it takes to roast them in the oven. The hot air circulating around the carrots creates a golden brown exterior while retaining their natural sweetness and nutrients.
What You Need to Air Fry Carrots
- Whole Carrots – We’re using fresh carrots for this recipe.
- Honey – Use your favorite honey.
- Olive Oil - or your favorite neutral cooking oil
- Za’atar Seasoning - totally optional, but it adds amazing flavor
- Maldon Flaky Salt – For garnish. If not, kosher salt works just fine.
- Fresh Parsley – For garnish.
How to Make Carrots in the Air Fryer
Prep the Carrots
Grab the carrots and give them a good wash. Cut them into diagonal slices, about ¼ to ½ inch thick. We want those nice, even slices. Toss them into a large mixing bowl, and we’re ready to move on to the next step.
Drizzle some honey over the carrot slices to add that touch of sweetness. Then, pour in a little olive oil to help with that golden brown crispiness. Now, it’s time to season! Sprinkle your favorite seasonings over the carrots, whether it’s salt, pepper, garlic powder, or any other spices you fancy.
Give everything a good toss in the mixing bowl until the carrots are nicely coated, and the flavors have mingled together.
Add to bowl. Add liquids and spices. Mix to combine.
Pop the carrots in the air fryer
Grab your trusty air fryer basket and transfer the seasoned carrot slices into it. Make sure they’re in a single layer, allowing hot air to circulate and cook them evenly.
Set your air fryer temperature to 350°F and let it preheat. Once it’s nice and hot, pop in the basket with the carrots. Cook them for about 10-12 minutes, but don’t forget to give the basket a good shake halfway through. That’ll help ensure they cook evenly and get that perfect crispiness we’re after.
Garnish and Serve
Take the air-fried carrots out of the basket and onto a serving plate. Sprinkle them with some flaky salt, which adds that irresistible savory touch. And for a pop of freshness, garnish them with some fresh parsley. Not only will it make the dish look extra fancy, but it also adds a lovely herby flavor.
Place in basket. Air fry until cooked through.
Expert Tips
- Swap the honey for maple syrup or brown sugar for a different flavor profile!
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Play around with fresh herbs to create your own personalized healthy side dish.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
- Cut carrots into thin slices for a more French fry-like veggie.
- Play around with different seasonings like garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, etc. We particularly love carrots dusted with cumin.
What to serve this side dish with
Air Fryer Carrots go well with almost any meal. That’s why they’re one of our favorite side dishes! Serve them up alongside this Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast, or put them on your Thanksgiving table next to a smoked turkey. Or, if you want to serve them like French fries, serve them with some Ranch Beef Burgers or Asian Chicken Burgers!
Leftovers and Reheating
- Store leftover carrots in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Place carrots back into the air fryer basket and cook them at 350ºF for around 5 minutes or until crispy.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Any type of air fryer will do. Whether you have a basket-style air fryer or an air fryer oven, you can achieve delicious results. Just make sure to adjust the cooking times and temperatures accordingly based on the specific model you have.
We recommend regular carrots, but you can use baby carrots if that’s all you have! However, they won’t have as much flavor as regular carrots, so that’s something to keep in mind.
Substitute avocado oil instead!
More Side Dish Recipes to Try
Say goodbye to boiled carrots and hello to this Air Fryer Carrots recipe! Cooked carrots have never tasted so good when they’re tossed in a little oil and seasoned to perfection. Whether adding some variety to your meals or upping your veggie intake, this perfect quick side dish is a great option! If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment below to help out the next reader!
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Honey Carrots
AmericanEquipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots - peeled
- 3 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon za’atar seasoning - optional
- Maldon flaky salt - for garnish
- Fresh parsley - for garnish.
Instructions
- Cut the carrots into diagonal slices and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the honey, olive oil and seasoning. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the carrots to the air fryer basket.
- Air at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket half-way through.
- Serve with flaky salt and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Swap the honey for maple syrup or brown sugar for a different flavor profile!
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Play around with fresh herbs to create your own personalized healthy side dish.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
- Cut carrots into thin slices for a more French fry-like essence.
- Play around with different seasonings like garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, etc.
Nutrition
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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