Air Fryer Carrots (Garlic Herb)

Name: Air Fryer Carrots (Garlic Herb)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots (6-7 medium carrots); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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If you love roasted carrots, you'll love these herb and garlic Air Fryer Carrots! They're perfectly tender with a simple seasoning and take just 20 minutes from start to finish. That includes time to peel, chop and season the carrots, and then air fry them to tender perfection!

This is one of my go-to vegetable side dishes to pair with breaded salmon bites or these honey garlic boneless chicken thighs.

Carrots served in white dish with a spoon and chopped parsley on the side.

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Quick Look: Air Fryer Carrots

⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
👩🏻‍🍳 Air Frying Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
⚡ Calories: 94 per serving
🌱 Diet: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
🔥 Flavor/texture: sweet, caramelized flavor with savory herb and garlic; tender in the middle with crispy edges.
👌 Difficulty: easy, just 7 basic ingredients required.
❤️ Why you'll love: quick and simple side dish; easy to customize with different seasonings.

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Why this is a favorite side dish

We always have carrots in the fridge, so when it comes to busy weeknights, it doesn't get easier than throwing some chopped, seasoned carrots in the air fryer. Along with air fryer baby potatoes, they are on our weekly rotation.
Just like oven roasting, air frying locks in that natural sweetness while creating perfectly crispy, caramelized edges. You also get all that amazing flavor using very little oil. (It's the same reason why we love these air fryer brussels sprouts)!
We love herb and garlic seasoning, but these carrots are easy to customize with any dried herbs and spices. You can serve them every night without anyone getting bored!

Table of Contents

Quick Look: Air Fryer Carrots
Why this is a favorite side dish
Ingredient notes
Seasoning variations
How to roast carrots in the air fryer
Expert tips
Air fryer carrots FAQs
More air fryer side dish recipes
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Ingredient notes

Ingredients to make air fryer carrots arranged individually and labeled.

Carrots - You'll need 1 ½ pounds of carrots for this recipe, or about 6-7 medium sized carrots. (If you buy a 3 pound bag for this recipe, you can save the rest to make this roasted carrot and sweet potato soup)!
Oil - I used olive oil, but you can also use extra virgin olive oil, canola oil or avocado oil. An equal amount of melted butter will also work and will add a buttery flavor.
Herbs - All you need is dried Italian seasoning and some fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
Garlic - For the best results, you should use garlic powder and not fresh garlic. The powder coats the carrots more evenly, while fresh minced garlic may burn a little. If you only have garlic salt, you can use that as a substitute but omit the salt in the recipe.
Salt and pepper - A little fine sea salt and ground black pepper adds extra flavor. Use more or less to suit your tastes.

Seasoning variations

While Italian seasoning is my go-to, feel free to change it up with dried oregano, thyme, basil or rosemary. (I use dried oregano for these air fryer radishes and it's always a winning side dish).
A sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese just before serving would also be delicious.
For a sweet version, omit the herbs and garlic and add 1 ½ tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
For a spicy version, omit the herbs and garlic and add ½ teaspoon each of smoked paprika and cumin along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
We also like to add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sweet or spicy version for a little extra kick!

How to roast carrots in the air fryer

Sliced carrots in glass bowl with oil and seasonings on the side.

Step 1: Peel, wash and pat your carrots dry. Slice into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.

Sliced carrots in glass bowl tossed with oil and seasonings.

Step 2: Toss the carrots with oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Carrots arranged in single layer in air fryer basket.

Step 3: Arrange the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Step 4: Air fry at 380F for 12-15 minutes, or until fork tender. If you like them a little caramelized around the edges, just air fry them for a few minutes longer.

Close up of air fried carrots in the air fryer basket.

Expert tips

Single layer. For the best results, air fry the carrots in a single layer and be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. You'll want air to circulate around the carrots so they cook quickly and evenly.
Size of carrots. Cutting the carrots into even sized pieces will also ensure even cooking. If you cut the carrots into smaller or bigger sized pieces, you will need to adjust the air frying time.
Shake basket. I also recommend stopping to shake the basket once or twice during cooking.
Size of air fryer. This recipe was tested in a 5.8 quart air fryer. If you have a smaller air fryer and the carrots are overlapping, you'll need to add a few extra minutes of air frying time and be sure to stop and toss the basket a few times. You can also half the recipe or air fry the carrots in two batches.
Herbs. I used dried herbs in this recipe instead of fresh, as dried herbs coat the carrots more evenly and hold up better in the air fryer.

Air fryer carrots FAQs

Do you need to peel the carrots before air frying?

I normally peel my carrots but you can leave them unpeeled. It's entirely up to you. If you decide not to peel them, just make sure to wash and scrub them well in order to remove any dirt or debris.

Can you use baby carrots in this recipe?

Absolutely! You can substitute with 1 ½ lbs of baby carrots. They normally air fry a little quicker so make sure to check on them after 7-8 minutes.

Can you air fry a double batch of these carrots?

Yes! If you'd like to double the recipe, you'll just need to increase the air frying time and stop to shake the basket a few times to ensure even cooking. You can also air fry the carrots in multiple batches.

How should you store and reheat leftover air fried carrots?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or in the air fryer at 380F for 3-4 minutes.

What else can I serve with these air fried carrots?

For an elegant meal, you can pair them with these air fryer pork medallions and a side salad. Speaking of salads, you can add them to this roasted carrot and beet salad or fall orzo salad!

Carrots served in dish with herbs and salt and pepper in bowls on the side.

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Air fryer carrots served in a white dish with fresh parsley and salt and pepper on the side.

Air Fryer Carrots (Garlic Herb)

These herb and garlic Air Fryer Carrots are a quick and easy side dish with a simple seasoning and take just 20 minutes from start to finish!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Author: Leanne Combden

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ lbs carrots, 6-7 medium carrots
▢ 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Peel, wash and pat your carrots dry. Slice into 1-inch pieces. (I usually cut them on a diagonal).
Place the carrots in a bowl and toss with the oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Arrange the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 380F for 12-15 minutes, or until fork tender. If you like them a little caramelized around the edges, just air fry for a few minutes longer.
Serve with additional salt and pepper and chopped fresh parsley.