Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Name: Roasted Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb baby carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

A simple recipe for roasted baby carrots in the air fryer that yields a delicious and healthy side dish!

The easiest way to cook baby carrots? Here you are! Baby carrots in the air fryer that turn out delicious and tender with no fuss.

Roasted Baby Carrots in the Air Fryer

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My kids may turn their noses up to some veggies, but they love carrots. From carrot raisin salad to carrot fries, I serve it in different ways. My favorite, and by far the easiest method, is air fryer baby carrots.

With simple ingredients, the air fryer gives the carrots all the deliciousness of roasted carrots faster and without turning on the oven. For busy weeknight dinners, that’s totally a win.

How to Air Fry Baby Carrots

Prep.
While the air fryer preheats, pat the carrots dry with paper towels so the oil and seasonings stick.
Season.
Use a bowl to season the baby carrots with oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook.
You can place the carrots in the air fryer with or without a tray. Cook them for 12-15 minutes, shaking them halfway through for even cooking.

cooked baby carrots in a lined air fryer basket

Laura’s Tips for Air Fryer Baby Carrots

How to get seasoning to stick to baby carrots

Remove the baby carrots from the bag onto some paper towels and pat them dry. This will help the oil and seasonings stick to the baby carrots.

How long to air fry baby carrots

With your air fryer preheated to 370F, baby carrots take 12 to 15 minutes to be cooked and tender.

Knowing when they’re done

You’ll know it’s time to remove the baby carrots from the basket when you poke them with a fork and the middles are tender.

What to Serve with Baby Carrots

I love serving roasted baby carrots with baked chicken pieces or honey chicken legs. They also make a terrific side for healthy turkey burgers and grilled beef kabobs.

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Roasted Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

A simple recipe for roasted baby carrots in the air fryer that yields a delicious and healthy side dish!

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Ingredients

1 lb baby carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 370F.
TIP: Since baby carrots are usually wet when they come out of the bag, I recommend placing them on top of a few paper towels and patting them dry to absorb the excess moisture. This helps the seasonings and oil adhere to the baby carrots.
In a medium bowl, add the baby carrots, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss them around well to coat all the baby carrots well.

Cook:

Once the air fryer is done preheating, transfer the baby carrots into the air fryer basket, with or without the tray, and cook them at 370F for 12 to 15 minutes, opening the air fryer to shake the carrots halfway through cooking.
When the baby carrots are tender through the middle, they’re done. Remove them from the air fryer basket and serve.

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