Air Fryer Carrots

5 from 1 vote

Seasoned to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, Air Fryer Carrots make the perfect side.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Air Fryer Carrots

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $3.25

Equipment

Air fryer 6-quarts

Ingredients

3 cups sliced carrots see note 1
1 tablespoon olive oil see note 2
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional garnish optional, see note 3

US - Metric

Instructions

Peel carrots and diagonally slice into 1-inch pieces. Measure to ensure you have 3 full cups.
Add the carrots to a separate bowl (not in the air fryer basket). Drizzle with oil and add salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly for an even coating.
Preheat the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 4 minutes. Arrange the seasoned carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure they do not overlap. If you have too many carrots to fit in a single layer, cook in batches.
Air fry for 8–13 minutes. Halfway through, shake the basket and rearrange the carrots into a single layer again for even cooking.
Carrots are done when they are tender inside with a slightly crisp and charred exterior. Due to variance in air fryer models, if the carrots aren’t sufficiently crispy after 13 minutes, continue air frying and check every 1–2 minutes.
Season with additional salt to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Notes

Note 1: It's important not to reduce the quantity of olive oil, as it ensures the carrots achieve the desired crispiness.

Note 2: For uniform cooking, make sure to slice the carrots into equally sized pieces.

Note 3: My favorite garnishes are 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme.

Storage: Let carrots cool to room temperature and store in an air-tight container, refrigerated, for 3–4 days. Reheat in an air fryer at 350°F until warm and crispy.

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