Veggies are some of my favorite foods to cook in the air fryer because they create crisp and tender textures, and take less time than other methods. Like my air fryer broccoli, jicama fries, air fryer green beans, and air fryer asparagus, these air fryer carrot fries are an easy way to get more healthy veggies on the table.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for honey glazed carrots in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Carrots – Use medium carrots so that you can cut them into strips. You can use baby carrots, but these will cook faster (up to 10 minutes at most). Honey – I used Wholesome Yum Honey for a sugar-free version, but regular honey or maple syrup also works. You can also skip the honey altogether if you like. Olive Oil – I find the carrots to be crispier and more flavorful when using 2 tablespoons of oil, but you can use as little as 1 tablespoon. You could use avocado oil as well. Fresh Rosemary – Chopped rosemary adds to the flavor of the carrots. You could also use other herbs, like fresh thyme or dill, instead — or omit altogether. Spices – I’m using sea salt and black pepper, but you could use other spices, like garlic powder and onion powder, to add more of a savory flavor.
How To Cook Carrots In The Air Fryer
This section shows how to roast carrots in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
How Long To Cook Carrots In The Air Fryer?
For even strips, air fryer roasted carrots take 12-15 minutes, or until they are crispy on the outside and fork-tender on the inside. Baby carrots will take less time and whole carrots would take longer.
Storage Instructions
Store: Cool completely, place in an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Meal prep: Wash, dry, cut, peel, and store carrots submerged in cold water in the refrigerator for up to several days, changing the water daily. Reheat: Reheat in a preheated air fryer at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 3-5 minutes. Freeze: Like other types of cooked carrots, you can freeze cooked carrots for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, then freeze in a zip lock bag.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Carrots
Air fryer honey carrots are the perfect side dish for a healthy, flavorful meal. Here are some delicious recipes to pair with them: I think these air fryer carrots get plenty of flavor from the honey, olive oil, and herbs, but if you want to switch things up from time to time, here are some different flavors to try:
Balsamic – Replace 1-2 tablespoons of the honey with balsamic vinegar. Air fry according to the recipe, then drizzle withbalsamic glaze. Garlic Parmesan – Toss carrots with olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese. Air fry according to the recipe and sprinkle with additional parmesan to serve. Herby – Prepare air fryer carrots as usual, tossing them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. But, instead of fresh rosemary, use a mix of fresh or dried herbs like thyme, oregano, basil, and parsley, or simply Italian seasoning. Mixed Root Vegetables – Swap half of the carrots with other root veggies, like beets, sweet potatoes, or parsnips.
Chicken – These carrots make a perfect side to baked chicken breasts, fried chicken thighs, or for a full air fryer meal, air fryer chicken legs. Beef – Air fryer carrots perfectly complement beef recipes like sirloin steak in the oven, Instant Pot short ribs, or London broil in the oven. Pork – These carrot fries are a healthy side dish to pair with pan seared pork chops, pork tenderloin (or Crock Pot pork tenderloin), or slow cooker pork loin. Seafood – Carrots even work with seafood recipes like crab stuffed salmon, broiled lobster tail (or air fryer lobster tail), and lemon garlic butter shrimp.
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