Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a quick and tasty side or snack, ready in just 15 minutes with no peeling or chopping required. They’re an easy, healthy veggie dish the whole family will enjoy!
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
We love carrots around here and have a few favorite air fryer recipes featuring them, like these sweet and salty Air Fryer Carrots made with sliced regular carrots, and Air Fryer Carrot Fries that I’m sure your family will love too.
This is an easy vegetable side dish with zero prep and faster cook time than the oven. The baby carrots are tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a touch of honey – making them sweet, peppery, and tender with just the right amount of bite.
Whenever I have too many baby carrots lying around, this is my go-to. My kids eat way more carrots with this recipe, and it’s a great option for picky eaters too!
For more air fryer vegetable or side dish recipes, check my Air Fryer Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
- Baby carrots – Fresh baby carrots work best. The bagged ones may look a bit moist, which is normal. However, if there’s excess water inside the bag or a sour smell, they may be spoiled and should be discarded.
- Oil – Use a light-flavored oil like olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil. Melted butter adds a rich, delicious flavor too.
- Honey – Adds a touch of sweetness. You can also use maple syrup or anout 1 tabkespoon brown sugar as a substitute.
- Salt, black pepper
Save This Recipe!
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
How to Make Air Fryer Baby Carrots
*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.
Recipe Tips
- Rinse the baby carrots if needed and dry them thoroughly with paper towels. Even if you don’t rinse them, it’s important to pat them dry, removing excess moisture helps them roast better and get those nice caramelized edges.
- Line your air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper or a silicone liner to make cleanup easier.
- Arrange the baby carrots in a single layer. If you’re cooking more than a pound, air fry them in two batches to ensure even cooking.
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!
More Recipes You’ll Love:
Love air frying? You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or join our Free Facebook Air Frying Group.
Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp 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.
Save This Recipe!
We’ll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!