Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
Air fryer roasted carrots are a quick and easy side dish. Tender inside with caramelized edges, seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots (about 5–6 medium), peeled and cut into sticks about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Preheat is not required for this recipe. Cut the carrots into even sticks, about 1/2 inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long.
- In a bowl, toss the carrots with the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between pieces. Cook in two batches if needed.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Sprinkle with parsley or drizzle with balsamic glaze if using, and serve.
Notes
Cut size changes the time — thin sticks 10–12 minutes, thick chunks 16–18 minutes, all at 380°F. For honey garlic butter, maple cinnamon, and herb parmesan versions, see the variations in the post above. Leftovers: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes. Freezing is not recommended — thawed roasted carrots go soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 370mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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