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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
My kids may turn their noses up to some veggies, but they devour carrots every time. From carrot raisin salad to carrot fries, this vegetable has become a family favorite, and I serve it in different ways. My favorite, and by far the easiest method is air fryer baby carrots!
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!
With simple ingredients, you have a nutritious, family-friendly side dish that goes great with everything, and you can assemble quickly and effortlessly. Amazing!
Ingredients
Give your baby carrots a flavor upgrade with everyday seasonings! The measurements are in the printable recipe card, but first, check your pantry for these items:
- Baby carrots: pat them dry before cooking them.
- Olive oil: to coat the carrots and help seasonings stick.
- Seasonings: I use Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
How to Get Seasoning to Stick to Baby Carrots in the Air Fryer
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 to Air Fry Baby Carrots
Cooking baby carrots in the air fryer couldn’t be any easier! Check the steps and tips below and you’ll be making this side every week:
- Prep
While the air fryer preheats, pat dry the carrots with paper towels so the oil and seasonings adhere to them. - 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. - Enjoy!
Once the carrots are tender, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy!
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 Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Roasted baby carrots go great with so many things! I love serving these with baked chicken pieces or honey chicken legs. They also make a terrific side for healthy turkey burgers and grilled beef kabobs. SO good!
Roasted Air Fryer Baby Carrots
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.
Ellie says
Yummy!!!
Erica says
Love veggies in the air fryer and these carrots were delicious.
billie says
These air fryer baby carrots were so easy and they tasted amazing!