Air Fryer Carrots

This Air Fryer Carrots recipe is the perfect way to make carrots with just 3 ingredients in 20 minutes.  Carrots in the air fryer come out like roasted carrots.  You will love these tender, yet crispy, veggies that make a perfect side dish for weeknights or holidays.

Serve this with Air Fryer Salmon and Air Fryer Baby Roasted Potatoes for an easy weeknight meal.

Air Fryer Carrots recipe

This Air Fryer Carrots recipe is the perfect, fast, and healthy side dish.  Rich in flavor, texture, and color, I love adding this super-easy side dish to our dinner rotation. Carrots in the air fryer are great because they cut down on cooking time compared to roasting in the oven. Generally, it can take up to 30 minutes to get that caramelized char on the outside, but in the air fryer, they come out in about 15 minutes.  I use a basic air fryer, like this one.

Carrots are easy to get, budget-friendly, last a while in the fridge, and kids love them.  My twins love roasted carrots like this, and it is one of our favorite family side dishes.  For my version of carrots in the air fryer, I used a simple combination of my favorite olive oil spray and Herbs de Provence, a lovely blend of herbs that elevates the carrots to another level.  This recipe uses simple ingredients, making it especially easy for busy moms or cooks at any level.

Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Carrots recipe...

• These Air Fryer Carrots are so tasty.  They come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
• They are easy to find and inexpensive.
• It takes about half the time to cook in the air fryer as it does in the oven.
• There is very little prep-work!  Just chopping up the carrots.
• It is gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and dairy-free.
• Tastes great with so many different dinners.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Carrots recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Carrots: You'll need about 1 pound of regular whole carrots for this.  You will need to wash, peel, and cut them into diagonal slices.  You can substitute baby carrots, but I think the taste and texture of large carrots work better for roasting.
• Olive Oil Spray: I'm a big fan of using olive oil spray when air-frying and roasting.  It evenly distributes olive oil throughout the thick coat, keeping the amount you need to a minimum.  You can use something like this or an olive oil sprayer.  You could also use avocado oil.
• Herbs de Provence: This Herbs de Provence herb mixture pairs perfectly with carrots.  It's a delightful blend of spices that elevate so many dishes, including savory dishes, with marjoram, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, oregano, and lavender flowers.  The taste is similar to Italian Seasoning, which is a great substitute if you don't have it.
• Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
• Optional Toppings & Garnish: fresh parsley & parmesan cheese

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions for making these Air Fryer Carrots; the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Peel and wash the carrots. Cut them into 1-inch diagonal pieces.  Cut them in even sized peices so they will cook evenly.
2. Spray the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
3. Arrange the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket, as shown in the photo below. Spray them with olive oil, then sprinkle with Herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper.  If your carrots don't fit in a single layer, you might need to work in batches. A single layer allows for even cooking.
4. Air fry at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until fork-tender.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Air Fryer Carrots Variations

I love this Air Fryer Carrots recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Add Different Spices: Depending on what you are making, you could add your favorite seasonings, including Italian Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Cajun Spice Mix, Ranch Seasoning Mix, Taco Spice Mix, and Blackening Seasoning.  You can also add garlic powder or onion powder.
• Make them Sweet: Toss them in honey and olive oil before air-frying.
• Make it Spicy: Add some red pepper flakes or cayenne to the carrots.
• Add Pesto: Finish the dish with one of my 10 Homemade Pesto Recipes.
• Balsamic Glazed: Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar.
• Add Parmesan Cheese: For even more flavor, add Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with Ranch Dip: Serve with my Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip.

FAQ

Storage & Leftovers

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Air Fryer Carrots

Julie Wunder

This Air Fryer Carrots recipe is the perfect way to make carrots with just 3 ingredients in 20 minutes.  Carrots in the air fryer come out like roasted carrots.  You will love these tender, yet crispy, veggies that make a perfect side dish for weeknights or holidays.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound carrots
• olive oil spray
• 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
• salt & pepper

Instructions

 

• Peel and wash the carrots. Cut them into 1-inch pieces in a diagonal.
• Spray the air fryer with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
• Arrange the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with olive oil and sprinkle with the Herbs de Provence, salt and pepper.
• Air fry at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes until they are fork tender.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store any leftover air fryer carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.  Reheat them in the air fryer at 300 until warm.

Freezing

You can freeze the cooked carrots in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 78mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18954IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

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