These easy-to-make roasted Air Fryer Carrots make the perfect side dish for busy weeknights! Quickly transform simple carrots into a flavorful side dish in under 15 minutes!
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Pair these yummy air fryer roasted carrots with Smoked Chicken Thighs, Bacon-Wrapped Boneless Chicken Breasts in Air Fryer, or Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer.
They also go great with Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Instant Pot Chicken Breasts for a quick meal everyone will love!
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💗 Why You'll Love These Air Fryer Carrots
These flavorful carrots are crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. Plus, they cook in just 12 minutes!
They are kid-friendly, vegan, gluten-free, and are great for meal prep.
You'll Also Love: Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes and Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus in Air Fryer.
🥕 Ingredients You'll Need
To make these roasted carrots in air fryer, you'll need:
- Carrots. You can also use rainbow carrots for a splash of color, regular carrots, or baby carrots. For baby carrots, place whole carrots in the air fryer; there is no need to cut them.
- Olive oil. You can use avocado oil or melted butter instead.
- Seasoning. I used paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Feel free to season with salt and pepper if you like.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a complete list of ingredients.
⏲️ Step-by-Step: How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
- Wash the carrots and cut off the tops and bottoms. Peel with a vegetable peeler if desired.
- Cut the carrots into sections about ½ inch in diameter and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until the carrots are well coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place carrots in the air-fryer basket in a single layer. Air-fry the carrots for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- The carrots are done when they are lightly browned and fork-tender.
🧂 Variations
- Spicy - add chili powder, cayenne pepper, or cajun seasoning.
- Other seasonings: Italian seasoning, rosemary, cinnamon, fresh thyme.
- Cheese: Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Sweet Glaze: Add a drizzle of maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.
- Vegetables: Add diced potatoes, carrots, or squash with the carrots.
- Air Fryer Carrot Fries: Cut carrots into thin sticks to make crispy carrot fries.
🌡️ Storage
Refrigerator: Store leftover carrots in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze leftover carrots in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. They may be a bit mushy after they are frozen, but are great to add to soups and stews.
Top Tips
- Cut the carrots into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Place them in an even layer.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Do not overcook.
📋 FAQ's
For me, it took 12 minutes in the air fryer before the carrots were perfectly cooked. If you like your carrots softer, leave them in for an extra minute or two.
If you use organic carrots, you do not need to peel them as long as you wash and scrub the carrots well. However, if you are using carrots that are not organic, I would peel them.
Preheating the air fryer helps the food to cook evenly. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting, run it empty for 3-5 minutes at the cooking temperature.
More Air Fryer Recipes
More Air Fryer Vegetables
- Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Green Beans
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
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Printable Recipe
Easy Roasted Air Fryer Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots cut in ½-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt + pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place diced carrots in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until the carrots are well coated.
- Place carrots in the air-fryer basket in a single layer. Air-fry the carrots for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time.
- The carrots are done when they are lightly browned and fork-tender. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cut the carrots into even-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Place them in an even layer.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Do not overcook.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Dennis says
What a delicious and healthy way to make carrots! Everyone really enjoyed them with dinner last night!
Jeri says
Thanks, Dennis! I'm so glad you liked them!
Jere Cassidy says
These carrots look delicious with perfect crunch on the outside.
Jessica says
Love my air fryer and love these carrots!
Jeri says
I love my air fryer too! Such an easy recipe!