Air Fryer Carrots
Air fryer carrots are a quick and healthy side dish, perfectly crispy and ready in just 15 minutes. Their natural sweetness and simple seasoning make them a delicious addition to any meal.
Servings: 5
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag of baby carrots sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided in half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided in half
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional garnish
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the sliced carrots to either a medium-sized mixing bowl or a gallon-size ziplock bag.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil to the bowl or ziplock bag. Stir or shake to coat the carrots completely.
- Remove the air fryer basket and generously spray with non aerosol non-stick cooking spray or olive oil or avocado oil spray. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Add the sliced and coated carrots halves in a single layer. You will need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper.
- Place the basket back into the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Carefully remove the basket and shake the carrots to turn them. (You can also stir the carrots with a wooden spoon) Replace the basket and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the carrots are nicely browned but not burnt. Remove the carrots.
- Add the remaining carrots and seasoning. Cook as directed above. Garnish with the shaved parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve while warm.
Notes
- Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.
- We’d recommend a Ziploc bag to coat your carrots since that creates fewer dishes!
- Aerosol sprays like Pam have been reported to damage the coating on the air fryer basket, so it is not recommended to use aerosol sprays in air fryers.
- You can use aerosol olive oil or avocado oil without a problem or non-aerosol olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12539IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg