These Air Fryer Carrots are the perfect way to get your daily dose of veggies! They’re cooked in the air fryer for a quick and healthy side dish. The carrots are seasoned with salt and pepper for a crave-worthy flavor. With minimal effort and minimal ingredients, you can have this delicious veggie side ready in no time.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- We love this recipe because it’s quick and easy to make.
- These air fryer carrots are seasoned with salt and pepper for maximum flavor.
- Plus, they cook up in just 12 minutes so you can have a side dish ready in no time!
🔪 Ingredients
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- medium carrots
- olive oil
- black pepper
- salt
🍲 Equipment
- Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer
- Knife and cutting board
- Vegetable peeler
- Large mixing bowl
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F/204°C.
Wash, cut, peel the carrots. Cut the carrots in half.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots, salt, pepper, and oil, toss gently.
Place the carrots in the air fryer basket, spacing them out evenly.
Cook at 400°F/204°C for 12 minutes, tossing them halfway through.
Serve and enjoy!
⭐ How to store, reheat and freeze
Leftovers - Store leftover air fried carrots in an airtight container. The carrots will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Reheat - Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F/204°C for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze - Freeze cooked carrots in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as instructed above.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: The cooking time will vary based on the size of your carrots, if your carrots are on the smaller size start checking them at 7 minutes. If they are larger check at 12 minutes. And, adjust the time accordingly.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
The best seasoning for carrots is a combination of salt, pepper, and olive oil. You can also experiment with adding herbs such as thyme or rosemary to give it more flavor.
Your carrots might be tough because they were cooked for too long. The cooking time will vary based on the size of your carrots, so make sure to check them often.
It's up to you whether or not you want to peel the carrots. You can leave the skins on for a bit of extra fiber and nutrition, but if you prefer them peeled then go ahead and do so.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- You change up these seasonings by seasoning the carrots with garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- If you love cheese could also top these roasted carrots in the air fryer with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
- Baby carrots can be used as well, but they do have a different flavor, so I recommend giving the whole carrots a try.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this air fryer carrots recipe with a main dish like this Foil Wrapped Salmon. It's tender, and bursting with fresh lemon and herb flavor. It will be a family favorite.
These Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes the potatoes get a crispy exterior and soft interior that everyone loves.
If you love sweet treats at the end of meal like this one you may enjoy this Gooey Chocolate Apple Cake. This chocolate apple cake is sweet, rich, and so easy to make.
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Air Fryer Carrots
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Ingredients
- 8 - 12 medium carrots
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400°F/204°C.
- Wash and cut off the ends of the carrots. Peel the carrots. Cut the carrots in half.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots, salt, pepper, and oil and toss gently.
- Place the carrots in the air fryer basket, spacing them out evenly.
- Cook at 400°F/204°C for 12 minutes, tossing them halfway through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The smaller the carrots are cut,the faster they will cook. So cut them how you want to serve them and changetime accordingly.
- For very tender carrots, cook an additional 3-5 minutes. As-is, they will have just a touch of crunch left to them.
- For this recipe, we peel the carrots. If you prefer, leave the skin on the carrots.
- The seasoning absorbs better into peeled carrots.
- Be sure to wash and pat the carrots dry using a paper towel or cotton towel.
- You can add any seasoning blend to this recipe. This recipe is a good base, but you can add more seasonings to better match the main course you’re serving.
- Baby carrots can be used for this recipe. Be mindful of the size and thickness of carrots. This will adjust your timing as far as cooking goes.
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