Air fryer baby carrots is a delicious side dish or a snack that's ready in 15 minutes without all the prep work. It's an easy and healthy vegetable dish the whole family will love!
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Air Fryer Baby Carrots
We love carrots here and have a few air fryer recipes with them like these sweet and salty Air Fryer Carrots which uses sliced regular carrots and Air Fryer Carrot Fries, I'm sure you and your family will absolutely love.
If you're looking for an easy vegetable side dish that doesn't involve a lot of prep work and cooks in less time than the oven, try these air fryer baby carrot. No cutting or peeling the carrots. Baby carrots are lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil and mixed with honey. They're sweet, peppery, and tender with a bit of a bite.
If I have too many baby carrots lying around, this is what I go for. My kids eat more carrots with this delicious recipe. And it's a great option for picky eaters too.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and easy- done in about 15 minutes, no peeling or cutting carrots. All you need is a bag of baby carrots and some simple ingredients.
- Healthy side dish - These air fried baby carrots are healthy. They're also gluten free and vegetarian.
- Delicious- roasting carrots increases their sweetness and combined with honey they're so good.
- Versatile - You can make these baby carrots sweet or savory, anyway you prefer, and both are equally delish. Make air fryer baby carrots with honey or with brown sugar; or a savory version with spices and herbs.
What You Need
- Baby carrots - use fresh baby carrots if possible. The bagged baby carrots will look moist and this is okay. But if you find any excess water inside the bag they could be spoiled and you should discard them.
- Oil - Use a light flavored olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil. Melted butter is delicious too.
- Honey - substitute with maple syrup.
- Salt, black pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Baby Carrots With Honey
*Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots with honey, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Preheat air fryer at 380˚F. Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry carrots for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Cook for one or two minutes more for really tender carrots.
*Air fryers come in different sizes and models, and you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Drizzle with more honey and serve.
Air Fryer Baby Carrots With Brown Sugar
The next best thing apart from air fryer honey glazed carrots is this air fryer baby carrots with brown sugar. Brown sugar lends to a caramel and nutty flavor when roasted and it's definitely a treat.
To make carrots with brown sugar all you have to do is swap the honey with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in the recipe. You can increase the amount of sugar for more sweetness.
Sprinkle more brown sugar as soon as the carrots are done cooking in the air fryer for even more deliciousness!
Savory Air Fryer Baby Carrots
For a savory version, you have so many spices and herbs to choose from. Along with salt and pepper I like to add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning with little oil. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for more flavor.
Try experimenting with different flavors and you can include herbs like oregano, thyme or basil; smoked paprika or cayenne for a little kick and lemon juice for a bit of sourness.
Expert Tips
- Rinse the baby carrots if needed. Dry them thoroughly with paper towels. For best results, make sure you dry the carrots whether you rinse them or not. This helps remove excess water so they get roasted nicely.
- Line the Air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper or a silicone liner. It makes cleaning easier.
- Place the baby carrots in a single layer. If you're cooking more than one pound, cook it in two batches.
What To Serve With Baby Carrots
These roasted carrots make a perfect side dish with main dishes like:
Roasted baby carrots are great on their own as a snack too, any time of the day!
Storing and Reheating
Storage - If you have leftover carrots, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
Reheat - you can reheat the baby carrots in the microwave or reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crisp.
Freeze - I don't recommend freezing the cooked baby carrots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baby carrots are made from regular carrots or broken larger carrots. A machine breaks down carrots into smaller pieces and another scrapes it down to size. Even the ends are rounded by the same process. They have the same nutritional value as regular carrots.
Air fry baby carrots for 10 to 12 minutes until they're fork tender and still have a bite. If you want them really tender, cook for a few minutes more.
No, you don't need to parboil the baby carrots. They get perfectly cooked in the air fryer.
Yes, you can cook frozen carrots in the air fryer. I recommend thawing them first for best results before seasoning and air frying them.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots with 1 tablespoon honey, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Preheat air fryer at 380˚F. Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry carrots for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Cook for one or two minutes more for really tender carrots.
- Drizzle with leftover honey and serve.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup or 1 tablespoon of brown sugar instead of honey.
- To make it savory, try adding herbs like Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme and garlic powder or smoked paprika. Parmesan cheese, lemon juice or chopped parsley will be great sprinkled when serving.
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