Easy Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are an easy, healthy, and delicious 10 minute side dish. Tossed in olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper then roasted until tender and golden. Vegan, paleo, and perfect for both weeknights and holidays.

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Can I Use Frozen Carrots?
• Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
• How To Make Air Fryer Baby Carrots
• What To Serve With Air Fryer Baby Carrots
• Expert Tips
• Air Fryer Carrot Seasoning Variations
• Storing and Reheating Instructions
• More Air Fryer Veggies You'll Love
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These air fried baby carrots are seriously one of the best family friendly side dishes. They're vegan, gluten free, paleo friendly, and could not be easier to make.

You need just 5 ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make this simple and delicious side. Season the baby carrots, air fry until tender, serve, and watch your family devour them.

Add these air fryer carrots to your holiday menu along with mashed potatoes, garlic bread, and cheesy mozzarella sticks. They also pair well with any main dish. I especially enjoy them with chicken or chili.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Air fryer baby carrots cook in just 10 minutes
• They have the perfect balance of sweet and savory
• You can eat them as a healthy snack or appetizer with dip
• Roasted carrots are a wonderful healthy, holiday side dish
• This recipe is gluten free, vegan, dairy free, and paleo
• They're made with just 5 ingredients

Can I Use Frozen Carrots?

Yes, you can make air fryer baby carrots with frozen carrots, they will just need to cook for an extra 1-2 minutes.

( I'd like to note that I much prefer the taste of fresh because sometimes the frozen carrots don't get as tender and end up more soggy)

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Carrots: This air fryer recipe is made with baby carrots, but in a pinch you can cut regular size carrots down into sticks.
• Olive oil: The oil helps to crisp up the outside and tenderize the middles. If you don't have olive oil, avocado oil, melted butter, melted ghee, or melted coconut oil will all work.
• Maple syrup: The syrup adds a nice sweetness that plays nicely with the flavor of the carrots. You could also use honey if you're not vegan
• Spices: I like to keep the seasoning simple with just salt and a little pepper, but there's more seasoning listed down below in the post.

How To Make Air Fryer Baby Carrots

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray the basket lightly with olive oil spray
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the baby carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Stir well to make sure everything is evenly coated
3. Lay the carrots into the hot air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking
4. Check the tenderness of your air fryer baby carrots and cook for 2-4 more minutes if you like them softer
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

What To Serve With Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Air fried baby carrots are a delicious snack, appetizer, or side dish. Here are some yummy recipes they pair well with:

• Avocado ranch dressing
• Vegan buffalo sauce
• Guacamole without onion
• Air fryer turkey tenderloin
• Whole chicken in the air fryer
• Gluten free meatballs

Expert Tips

• If you don't have baby carrots, you can cut regular carrots down into sticks
• Skip the maple syrup if you don't want any sweetness
• The syrup can be substituted with honey, but keep in mind it is not vegan
• Air fry the baby carrots until they are tender enough for your liking. It can be anywhere from 10-14 minutes
• Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your carrots- thin ones will cook faster than thick ones
• Serve immediately for best results
• Do not freeze cooked carrots because they become soggy when thawed

Air Fryer Carrot Seasoning Variations

While I usually prefer to keep my air fryer baby carrots simple with a little olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper, but there are so many other ways you can customize them to your taste! Here's a few ideas:

• Elote seasoning
• Dry ranch mix
• Chili lime
• Taco seasoning
• Sweet version: 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. (use these measurements instead of the ones listed in the recipe card with you want sweeter, glazed carrots)

Storing and Reheating Instructions

STORING: You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. I don't recommend freezing cooked carrots because they become soggy once thawed.

REHEATING: You can reheat these roasted carrots right in the air fryer. Lay them in a single layer and cook at 350F for 3-5 minutes, and serve immediately and enjoy.

More Air Fryer Veggies You'll Love

• Air fryer beets
• Crispy air fryer frozen broccoli
• Air fryer butternut squash
• Spaghetti squash in the air fryer
• Air fryer sweet potato cubes

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