Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Last Updated on May 20, 2024 by Betty Davies
Get some tasty veggies on your plate in a matter of minutes with these air fryer baby carrots. Seasoned with some pantry staples, they are perfectly tender and so quick and easy to make.
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My air fryer is used almost everyday as it’s such a quick and hassle free way of cooking potato and vegetable side dishes.
These roasted air fryer baby carrots are a great everyday side dish, though they wouldn’t be out of place on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table either. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder, this dish really couldn’t be easier to make!
This is one tasty way to eat your vegetables!
Be sure to try my Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts and Carrot and Rutabaga Mash too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and easy: It takes minutes to prep the carrots before they are roasted in the air fryer. They are ready to serve in just 15 minutes.
- Simple Ingredients: You just need some baby carrots and basic seasonings and you are good to go!
- Dietary info: These air fried baby carrots are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian and vegan. They are low in calories and fat and contain lots of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- Baby carrots: Baby carrots are great to use in this recipe as they need no prep. No peeling or chopping, just toss them right in the oil and seasonings.
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Oil: Any high heat oil can be used in this recipe. Olive, canola and vegetable all work well.
How to make air fryer baby carrots
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- Coat the carrots in the oil and seasonings (photo 1).
- Place in the air fryer basket (photo 2).
- Cook til browned and tender (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
You can easily mix up the flavors of these baby carrots to suit whatever meal you are planning to serve them with. Different dried herbs like Italian seasoning, or spices like paprika work great. Try tossing them in a little brown sugar for a sweet rather than savory flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baby carrots are awesome to use as they require very little prep, but you can totally make this recipe with regular carrots too. Peel them and slice them before tossing in the oil and seasonings. Depending on how thickly you slice them, they may take a few extra minutes to cook through and get tender.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make these carrots in the oven instead. Oli and season them and place into a preheated oven at 400F on a lined baking sheet. They will take around 30 to 40 minutes to cook through and should be stirred once or twice during cooking.
If you have leftovers, they will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. To rejeat them, place in the air fryer at 360F for 3 to 4 minutes to warm them through.
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer baby carrots are a great everyday side dish that will work really well with so many main dishes. Try them with:
Recipe Notes and Tips
- If making more baby carrots than stated, they may take a few extra minutes to cook. Be sure to shake the basket a few more times so that they cook evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer before adding the carrots. If you don’t have a preheat function, let the air fryer run at 400F for 5 minutes.
- Different air fryer models can run slightly differently. Check your carrots at around 10 minutes, and cook til your liking.
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Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces baby carrots (340g)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive, canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Place the baby carrots in a large bowl and add in the seasonings and oil. Toss so that the carrots are coated.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway through, til browned and tender.
Notes
- If making more baby carrots than stated, they may take a few extra minutes to cook. Be sure to shake the basket a few more times so that they cook evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer before adding the carrots. If you don’t have a preheat function, let the air fryer run at 400F for 5 minutes.
- Different air fryer models can run slightly differently. Check your carrots at around 10 minutes, and cook til your liking.
- Nutritional values are an estimate only.
