Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are not just delicious but are easy and quick brunch to prepare. This tasty veggie treat can be cooked in just 20 minutes and is healthier than traditional deep-fried recipes. 

It contains less fat, fewer calories, and more beneficial nutrients like beta iron, lutein, and vitamin C. For best results, lightly coat the baby carrots in olive oil prior to cooking for an even crispier taste. 

Let’s jump to step by step guide for quick and crispy air fryer baby carrots.

What’s special about this recipe

This recipe is simple to cook and requires a few ingredients only

You can easily make this recipe on the weekend or on any holiday

The special addition of honey will create a unique sweet texture  

What I will tell you in this post

Some pro tips to make your recipe more delightful 

What to serve with air fryer baby carrots

Reheat and Storage Options

Ingredients

1 pound baby carrots

1.5 tbsp pure olive oil

1/4 tsp pink salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tbsp parsley leaves

1 tbsp sugar or honey

Equipment

Your Favorite Air Fryer 

Step-By-Step Guide for Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Step-1:Prep

Cut the baby carrots into smaller pieces after you wash them. You can cut each carrot in half. Put the baby carrots in the bowl, and add olive oil, salt, black pepper, honey and parsley leaves.

Mix well until carrots are fully coated with oil and other ingredients. After that, let them sit for 5 mins.

Step-2:Preheat

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 5 mins.

Step-3:Cooking

Add the baby carrots to the air fryer basket and set the temperature at 400 F for 10 mins. 

After 5 mins, take out your air fryer basket and give it a shake.

Pro Tips

The air fryer used for this recipe is Cosori Max XL air fryer. As it has a square basket so it can store more carrots.

If you want carrots to be extra soft, you can increase the cooking time by another couple of mins.

The addition of honey is optional, but give it a try; you will like the sweet taste.

Can you air-fry baby carrots without boiling them?

Yes you can, it’s not required to boil baby carrots before air frying them. You can start directly with air frying. You don’t have to worry about prepping with extra steps. Just grab fresh baby carrots, season them as mentioned above, and then place them in your air fryer for 10 minutes at 400 F – it’s that simple! 

What to serve with air fryer baby carrots

There is a variety of options to serve with baby carrots. Air fryer baby carrots make an easy and nutritious side to any meal. To make a full dish, serving them with the right accompaniments is key. You can serve air fryer baby carrots with anything, and there are endless possibilities to serve with them; below are few of them:

Air Fryer green beans

Amylu chicken meatballs

Potato Wedges

Air fryer bagel bites

Frozen bacon

Frozen chicken wings

Frozen onion rings

Steak Tips

Air Fryer Flautas

Reheat and Storage Options

You can freeze baby carrots for 3 days in an air-tight container.

And whenever you want to consume them, simply take them out from the freezer, and put them in the air fryer for 3 mins at 400 F. That’s it.

Recipe: Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Ab ChaudharyAb Chaudhary
This Air Fryer Baby Carrots recipe is just delicious to prepare. This tasty veggie treat can be cooked in just 20 minutes and is healthier than traditional deep-fried recipes. It contains less fat, fewer calories, and more beneficial nutrients like beta iron, lutein, and vitamin C.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Preheat Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs. Baby carrots
  • 1.5 tbsp Pure olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Pink salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Parsley leaves
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or honey

Instructions
 

  • First, wash the baby carrots. After that cut them into smaller pieces. You can cut each carrot in half.
  • Put the baby carrots in the bowl, and add olive oil, salt, black pepper, honey and parsley leaves.
  • Mix well until carrots are fully coated with oil and other ingredients. After that, let them sit for 5 mins.
  • Now, preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 5 mins.
  • Add the baby carrots to the air fryer basket and set the temperature at 400 F for 10 mins. 
  • After half time, take out your air fryer basket and give it a shake.

Nutrition

Serving: 2PersonsCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 12mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Ab Chaudhary

AboutAb Chaudhary

Hi, my name is Basit Ali. I’m a cooking enthusiast who loves trying out new recipes in the kitchen! I also like to upgrading my kitchen accessories from time-to-time with all sorts of interesting gadgets for making food prep easier and more convenient than ever before.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating