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    Published: May 19, 2022 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Air Fryer Baby Carrots

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    Air fryer baby carrots are tender inside, crisp outer, and delicious. They are healthy, easy, quick to cook, and makes a great side dish to potatoes, chicken, beef, rice, and other main dishes. Let me show you how to cook baby carrots in air fryer.

    air fryer baby carrots served on a white plate.

    Air Fryer Baby Carrots Recipe (Baby Carrots In Air Fryer)

    This air fryer baby carrots recipe is easy, quick, and simple. Roasting baby carrots in air is stress free and handsoff as you only need to season the carrots, and air fry.

    When you roast baby carrots in air fryer, you get tender carrots that are crispy on the outside and flavorful.

    Air fried baby carrots are quicker than oven roasted carrots. Roasting them in the air fryer is at least 10 minutes quicker than in the oven. 

    Carrots are low in calorie, filling, and makes a good vegetable side dish for any occassion.

    With this air fryer baby carrots recipe, you don't have to cut the carrots which means you spend less time in the kitchen.

    This recipe is plant based and vegetarian.

    Related: Air fryer Vegetables, Boiled carrots, oven roasted carrots

    Ingredients

    Baby Carrots
    Seasoning
    Olive oil

    ingredients displayed.

    How To Cook Baby Carrots In Air Fryer

    Wash the baby carrots. Baby carrots don't need to be cut however, If you want them in smaller size, you can cut them into desired size.

    Pat the carrots dry, add them into a bowl, and add in the seasoning, and oil.

    carrots and seasoning in a bowl.


    Mix till all well combined.

    seasoned carrots in a bowl.

    Arrange the carrots in the air fryer basket or air fryer tray or rack.

    arranged in air fryer basket.

    Put in the air fryer and air fry carrots for 10 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F or until cooked tender.

    Bring out the carrots, serve and enjoy.

    air fryer baby carrots in air fryer basket.

    Air Fryer Frozen Baby Carrots

    Yes, you can air fry frozen baby carrots in the air fryer. Here's how to do so:

    Pour the frozen baby carrots, seasoning, and oil into a bowl. Mix till well conbined.

    Pour them into the air fryer basket, put in the air fryer and air fry frozen carrots at a temperature of 200C/400F for 12-15 minutes or until they are fork tender and cooked. Shake the basket halfway into cooking so the carrots cook evenly.

    Bring out the carrots, serve and enjoy.

    How Long To Cook Baby Carrots In Air Fryer

    This depends on the size of the baby carrots, the temperature they are air fried, the type, size, model, wattage of the air fryer, basket type, or oven style. However, the variation in cooking time is usually a few minutes.

    How long to air fry baby carrots is between 10-15 minutes. If you'd like the outer crispier, you can add additional minutes.

    If air frying them from frozen, add additional 5 minutes.

    Carrots are cooked when the inside is fork tender, and the outside crispy.

    displayed on a white plate and in air fryer basket.

    What To Serve With

    Some foods you can serve baby carrots with are:

    Air fryer sirloin steak

    Air fryer chicken drumsticks

    Spicy rice

    Air fryer diced potatoes, air fryer baby potatoes

    Dips

    Sauces

    Parsnips

    How To Store

    To store leftover air fried baby carrots, put in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    They can be reheated in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.

    To Reheat: Remove all packaging and spread the carrots in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to a temperature of 180C and reheat carrots for 3 minutes or till warmed through.

    To reheat in the oven: Spread the carrots on a parchment paper lined baking tray, and roast them at a temperature of 180C. Start with 4 minutes and add additional time if required.

    Leftover air fried carrots can be used in stir fries, curries, soups, and salads.

    cooked and displayed in air fryer.

    Tips For Making Air Fryer Baby Carrots

    • If cutting the baby carrots, cut them into equal sizes to allow for even cooking.
    • Any other seasoning of your choice can be used on the carrots.
    • Baby carrots are naturally sweet but if you would like sweeter, you can glaze them with brown sugar or honey in the last 3 minutes of cooking. This will also give them a caramelized coating.
    • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best to air fry them in a single layer or at m not to fill more than a third of the air fryer basket.
    • Shake the basket at least once during cooking.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you cook carrots in the air fryer?

    Yes, you can. The air fryer makes it easy to roast and get perfectly cooked carrots. Follow this recipe and tips to achieve a great result.

    Do you peel carrots before air frying?

    Peeling of carrots before air frying is optional. You can air fry carrots without peeling them or you can peel if preferred.

    How long do you cook baby carrots in air fryer

    It takes between 8-10 minutes to air fry baby carrots to get tender insdie, and crisp outer.

    Why are my roasted carrots tough?

    Overcooking the carrots can make them tough so avoid overcooking them.

    How do you steam baby carrots in an air fryer?

    How do I cook sweet carrots in an air fryer?

    Baby carrots are naturally sweet however, if you would like it sweeter, follow this recipe and in the last 3 minutes of the cooking time, glaze the carrots with honey or brown sugar.

    How do they make baby carrots?

    air fryer baby carrots served on a white plate.

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    Air Fryer Baby Carrots

    Air fryer baby carrots are tender inside, crisp outer, and delicious. They are healthy, easy, and quick to cook, and makes a great side dish to potatoes, chicken, beef, rice, and other main dishes. Let me show you how to cook baby carrots in air fryer.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time12 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British, Mediterranean
    Keyword: air fryer baby carrots, baby carrots in air fryer, how to cook baby carrots in air fryer
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 500 g (1lb) Baby carrots
    • ¼ teaspoon Parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

    Instructions

    • Wash the baby carrots. Baby carrots don't need to be cut however, If you want them in smaller size, you can cut them into the desired size.
    • Pat the carrots dry, add them into a bowl, and add in the seasoning, and oil. Mix till all combined.
    • Arrange the carrots in the air fryer basket or air fryer tray or rack.
    • Put in the air fryer and air fry carrots for 10 minutes at a temperature of 180C/360F or until cooked tender.
    • Bring out the carrots, serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    • If cutting the baby carrots, cut them into equal sizes to allow for even cooking.
    • Any other seasoning of your choice can be used on the carrots.
    • Baby carrots are naturally sweet but if you would like sweeter, you can glaze them with brown sugar or honey in the last 3 minutes of cooking. This will also give them a caramelized coating.
    • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. It's best to air fry them in a single layer or at m not to fill more than a third of the air fryer basket.
    • Shake basket at least once during cooking.
    How long to air fry baby carrots is between 10-15 minutes. This depends on the size of the baby carrots, the temperature they are air fried, the type, size, model, wattage of the air fryer, basket type, or oven style. However, the variation in cooking time is usually a few minutes.
    If you'd like the outer crispier, you can add additional minutes.
    If air frying them from frozen, add additional minutes.
    Carrots are cooked when the inside is fork-tender and the outside crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 17239IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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