The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
These air fryer carrots are one of our favorite simple vegetable side dishes! With a hint of sweetness, these carrots are “air roasted” to perfection but are tender on the inside.
It’s an easy-to-make side dish that’s a hit with both family and friends. It goes well with a variety of main dishes and you don’t need any fancy ingredients (other than balsamic vinegar – if you count that).
Ingredients
- Carrots – One pound of carrots which is approximately 3 medium-sized ones. You can also use baby carrots if you prefer.
- Avocado oil – Other oil such as canola or vegetable oil also works.
- Balsamic vinegar – To add flavor and some slight acidity.
- Honey – For some sweetness. You can also use maple syrup.
- Garlic powder – For a slight garlic taste; feel free to skip if you don’t like garlic.
- Salt – To add flavor; use more or less to taste.
- Black pepper – To add flavor and a bit of spice.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the carrot sticks to roughly the same size so that they cook evenly.
- You can peel the carrots or leave the peel on and wash them well, it’s up to you.
- You can also use baby carrots for this recipe instead of full-sized carrots. If the baby carrots are pre-washed, you can start at the step where you add them to a bowl and toss in the oil and spices. Depending on the exact size of the baby carrots, you might have to adjust the cooking time.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the carrots may not cook and crisp evenly.
- This recipe is for fresh carrots – but you might be interested in trying out making carrot bacon and you can also make frozen carrots in the air fryer!
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Step by Step Instructions
First, cut the ends off the carrots. Then peel them if you like (optional). Alternatively, you can also just wash them well.
Next, cut the carrots into thirds (or half if they are small), then cut each of the pieces into halves or thirds lengthwise depending on the thickness of the carrot.
At this time preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
Now place the carrot sticks in a mixing bowl. Add the oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Toss or mix with a spoon or tongs until the carrots are evenly coated in oil and spices.
When the air fryer is hot, add the carrots and spread them out evenly in the air fryer basket.
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer so the carrots can cook and crisp evenly.
Cook the carrots at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12-16, or until tender and slightly roasted on the outside.
Shake the air fryer basket approximately every 4 minutes to help with even cooking.
Your cooking time might vary slightly since every air fryer cooks differently. Your personal preference for softer or firmer carrots can also affect the cooking time.
When the carrots are done, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a serving bowl. Serve them as a side dish with the rest of your meal. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
You can store any leftover carrots in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days.
We recommend eating them sooner rather than later, since the carrots may get a bit soggy in the fridge over time.
You can reheat these carrots in the air fryer – 280 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes until warm will do the trick.
Related Recipes
For more great air fryer vegetable side dishes, check out these recipes that might interest you:
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Air Fried Beets
- Air Fryer Zucchini
- Radishes in the Air Fryer
- Acorn Squash in the Air Fryer (Sweet and Savory)
Air Fryer Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, about 3 medium carrots
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the ends off the carrots, then peel the carrots or rinse them well.1 pound carrots
- Cut the carrots into thirds (or half if they are on the smaller end), then cut each of the pieces into halves or thirds lengthwise – depending on the thickness of the carrot.
- Preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the meantime, place the carrot sticks in a mixing bowl. Also add the oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.1 teaspoon oil, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- When the air fryer is hot, add the carrots and spread them out evenly. If they don't fit in one layer, cook them in two batches.
- Cook the carrots at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-16 total, or until tender and slightly roasted on the outside. Shake the air fryer basket approximately every 4 minutes to help with even cooking. Every air fryer is slightly different, so your exact cooking time might vary.
- When they are done, remove the carrots from the air fryer and place them in a serving bowl. Serve them as a side dish.
Notes
- Instead of regular-sized carrots, you can also use baby carrots. Assuming they are already washed, you can just toss them in a bowl and start at the stage where you add the spices. Depending on how big or small the baby carrots are, you might have to adjust the cooking time.
- Cut the carrot sticks to roughly the same size so that they cook evenly.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey if you prefer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer or the carrots may not cook and crisp evenly.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
This recipe was first published in March 2021 and updated in July 2024.
