Simple Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
These air fryer carrots are the perfect side dish because they come out tender on the inside and nicely browned on the edges.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so satisfying about air fryer vegetables. These carrots get a lovely caramelized flavor that you usually only get from roasting them for an hour in the oven, but they are ready in a fraction of the time.
My best tip for this recipe is to keep your carrot slices uniform in size. This ensures that every piece cooks at the same rate so you do not end up with some mushy bits and some hard, raw centers.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the sliced carrots with the olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- 3
Place the carrots into the air fryer basket in a single layer to make sure they cook evenly.
- 4
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure they brown on all sides.
- 5
Check that the carrots are fork tender and serve them warm.
💡 Tips
These carrots are wonderful served with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them quickly in the air fryer to keep them crisp.
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