Description
Taking your vegetable side dishes up a notch with these Air Fryer Carrots. They’re quick and easy, and you can enjoy them three different ways, with sweet, savory and spicy options included in the recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced carrots (1/4-inch thick), washed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Savory version
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sweet version
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Spicy version
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the sliced carrots to a large bowl and evenly coat with oil. Add your choice of seasonings and toss to coat.
- Place carrots in the air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 18-20 minutes, or until fork tender. Shake or stir the carrots after about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure your carrot slices are all about 1/4-inch thick so they cook evenly.
- The spicy version is more than moderately spicy, so if you like things on the milder side, just omit the cayenne pepper.
- The sweet version also has a spicy kick, so if you want them strictly sweet, just leave out the crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you half the recipe, just reduce the air frying time to 12-15 minutes.
- The recipe instructions are based on a Philips air fryer with a 2.75 quart capacity. Depending on the size and brand of your air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature and air frying time slightly.
- Be sure to check out the tips and substitutions section above the recipe for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.
