Looking for a healthy snack that's also easy to prepare? Give this air fryer baby carrot recipe a try!
They're perfect for when you're on the go and need a quick pick-me-up.
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Why this recipe works
The best way to get a crunchy, deep-fried taste without the calories is by using an air fryer. Plus, air fryer baby carrots are packed with nutrients, so you can feel good about indulging in them.
As a stand-alone recipe, it cannot get simpler than this easy recipe. I'd rate this one as one of the easier air fryer recipes I have tried thus far.
Keep reading for my instructions on how to prepare this cool air fryer baby carrots snack in less time than any other healthy snack you have tried.
This is so much healthier than french fries that could take a longer time to make.
With just 14 minutes of cook time in the air fryer, you'll have delicious and nutritious baby carrots that are perfect for snacking on or adding to your next meal.
There's no need for any sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar because the natural sugars in the carrots come out well during the air frying process.
In addition, you can use the same recipe in your air fryer to cook other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.
So it's perfect for those who are looking for a healthy and convenient way to eat more veggies.
Ready to get started? Check out these simple steps for cooking baby carrots in the air fryer.
Ingredients note
Baby carrots: I used prewashed organic bag of baby carrots. Regular carrots are also good if you cut them into bite-size pieces with a food processor. For best results, thaw the frozen carrots to room temperature.
Seasoning: Use your favorite spice that you like on sauteed vegetables. I used red chili powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper powder, and salt.
I have seen some recipes calling for garlic powder. I do not recommend that unless you are ready for a strong garlic odor as you cook the carrots.
Oil: You need very little oil for this recipe. However, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil seemed like the best options in bringing out the best from carrots.
Lemon juice: This is totally optional. Salt and lemon flavor tend to kick up the flavor in air-fried carrots.
See the recipe card for a list of ingredients and quantities, plus recipe instructions. You can find the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Instructions
Place the baby carrots on the paper towel to dry out the moisture.
Next, place the baby carrots inside a mixing bowl and add all the seasonings: Oil, salt, and lemon juice. Give a nice mix.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 4 minutes.
Place the seasoned baby carrots into a single layer inside the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes at 400F with a shake reminder halfway through. (spray oil if you desired)
Enjoy your crispy from the outside and tender in the inside baby carrots.
How's that for an easy side dish! I consider this as a perfect side dish for the main course dish such as the dum aloo curry as it balances the spicy notes from the curry.
Other serving options are with a vegan ranch dressing or adding balsamic vinegar as a finishing flavor to roasted carrots.
Try this recipe for Air Fryer Baby Carrots today and see how easy it can be to whip up something tasty with little effort!
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can follow the same method and cook for a little longer (15- 18 minutes). Shake them halfway.
You can store the roasted carrots for 5 days in an airtight container inside the refrigerator. Reheat and serve them.
Yes, you can choose to omit the oil but keep in mind that the carrots will turn out drier.
Expert tips
- Preheat the air fryer before cooking the carrots. It's not mandatory but it won't take a long time like the conventional oven, so why not?
- You can omit the oil, but note that the air fryer carrots can turn out a little drier by doing so.
- Air frying cooking time may vary depending upon the model and size of your air fryer.
- If you are not sure if your carrot is done then You should glide a fork through the carrot with ease.
- Add more seasoning if you think it falls off during the shaking. Using a little bit of oil helps in making the seasoning stick better.
- You can always reheat the leftover roasted carrots. Reheat 350 degrees F and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Just dump the desired amount of carrots into the air fryer. Be careful to not overcrowd the frozen carrots.
- To cook the carrots evenly, cook them in small batches.
- You could also use whole carrots and chop them into bite-size pieces like baby carrots.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- salt to tatse
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place the baby carrots on the paper towel to dry out the moisture.1 pound baby carrots
- Next, place the baby carrots inside a mixing bowl and add all the seasonings: Oil, salt, and lemon juice. Give a nice mix.¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, salt to tatse, ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings, 2 teaspoon lemon juice optional, 2 teaspoon olive oil
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 4 minutes.
- Place the seasoned baby carrots into a single layer inside the air fryer basket and cook for 14 minutes at 400F with a shake reminder halfway through. (spray oil if you desired)
- Enjoy your crispy from the outside and tender in the inside baby carrots.
Notes
- Preheat the air fryer before cooking the carrots. It's not mandatory but it won't take a long time like the conventional oven, so why not?
- You can omit the oil, but note that the air fryer carrots can turn out a little drier by doing so.
- Air frying cooking time may vary depending upon the model and size of your air fryer.
- If you are not sure if your carrot is done then You should glide a fork through the carrot with ease.
- Add more seasoning if you think it falls off during the shaking. Using a little bit of oil helps in making the seasoning stick better.
- You can always reheat the leftover roasted carrots. Reheat 350 degrees F and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Just dump the desired amount of carrots into the air fryer. Be careful to not overcrowd the frozen carrots.
- To cook the carrots evenly, cook them in small batches.
- You could also use whole carrots and chop them into bite-size pieces like baby carrots.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Terre says
These roasted carrots look great - fast food but healthy!
QUESTION: Are the carrots supposed to be frozen or not for this recipe? (Seventh bullet point under NOTES.)
Just want to thank you for posting your excellent recipes, Uma. I love Indian food and really love being able to make it at home. I also appreciate the way you put the ingredients in gray under a specific instruction, such as the above "one pound baby carrots" under the first line of instruction. That is really helpful, but I've not seen it done elsewhere.
I hope your work for "Simple Sumptuous Cooking" is super rewarding for you - as rewarding as your recipes are for your fans!