If you think carrots are boring, you need to try these Roasted Air fryer Carrots! They are quick, easy to make, and ready in just 20 minutes and the perfect side dish all year round. Crispy on the edges, and tender inside!
Carrots are often an under rated vegetable side dish. But when they are roasted to perfection - be it plain air fryer carrots or honey roasted air fryer carrots - they are sure a winner. They are deliciously sweet, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. I love using my air fryer for roasting veggies and you know it too.
Some of our reader favorites are air fryer cauliflower, roasted air fryer green beans, air-fried asparagus, air fryer roasted sweet potato cubes, and air fryer mushrooms.
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- Why you will love this recipe?
- How to Prepare the Carrots for the Recipe?
- How to Air Fry Roasted Carrots?
- Variations
- Expert Tips
- Storing Leftovers
- What to serve with roasted carrots?
- What Air Fryer do I Use?
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Side Recipes
- Easy air fryer roasted carrots recipe below
- Easy Roasted Air fryer carrots
Why you will love this recipe?
- Affordable ingredients - You only need 5 ingredients carrots, oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Quick and Easy side dish - Comes together in 20 minutes from scratch.
- Faster than making in the oven - Cooking the CARROTS in the Air Fryer is speedy and quicker.
- Perfect for every occasion- Festive enough for Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. Still simple enough for a random weeknight.
- Dietary needs - As such this side dish is Vegan. Suitable for Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and for those on a Keto diet.
How to Prepare the Carrots for the Recipe?
Wash and scrub the carrots well before use. If you are using large carrots like I have, then peel and cut them in diagonals about ½ inch each. You can also cut them into discs or batons - however you like.
If you are using mini carrots, you don't need to cut them.
How to Air Fry Roasted Carrots?
Step 1. To a mixing bowl add carrots, oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder( if using).
Step 2. Toss together to combine.
Step 3. Transfer the carrots to the air fryer basket.
Step 4. Air fry at 180C for 10-13 minutes until they are slightly caramelized on the edges.
Garnish the air-fried carrots with fresh herbs like dill, parsley, green onion, or chives and enjoy crispy roasted carrots.
Variations
- Spicy roasted carrots - If you love spicy sweet potatoes like the Mexican sweet potato cubes, use the same spices in marinating the carrots and air fry them.
- Air fryer Honey-roasted carrots - Toss the carrots with honey, butter, salt, and pepper, and air fry at 180C for 15 -18 minutes until crispy and caramel-y.
- Maple Roasted Carrots - Instant Pot carrots with maple syrup
- Roasted Parsnips and Carrots - Roasted root vegetables make a fantastic dish. If you have never tried it try this roasted root vegetables tray bake.
Expert Tips
- If you are using large carrots, peel and cut them in diagonals about ½ inch each. If you are using mini carrots, you don't need to cut them.
- This recipe is Vegan. But if you would like to serve it for a Sunday Roast or Christmas, make it special by varying the ingredients - make honey roasted air fryer carrots or maple roasted carrots.
- There is no need to par boil the carrots for air frying. They cook well in the air fryer.
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftover air fryer roasted carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving. For longer storage, store in freezer safe bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What to serve with roasted carrots?
Serve these easy roasted air-fried carrots along with Christmas dishes like Cauliflower Wellington, Sage and Onion Stuffing, Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, or even Christmas Gratin.
For an Indian-Inspired Meal, I like to pair these roasted carrots will pair well with whole wheat chapati, tarka dal, and vegetable raita.
What Air Fryer do I Use?
I have been using this Instant Pot Vortex 6-in-1 air fryer for 4 years now and they are fantastic for everyday cooking.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can air fry the carrots up to 3 days ahead and store them in the fridge. Heat thoroughly before serving, garnish and serve.
Absolutely! You can freeze the air fryer carrots in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, thaw completely and air fry until crispy again.
Transfer the seasoned carrots to a lined baking tray and bake at 200C for 25-35 minutes.
It is really simple. Toss the carrots with 2 tablespoon of runny honey, butter, salt, butter and oil. Transfer to air fryer basket and air fry at 180C for 15-18 minutes until you have honey roasted air fryer carrots.
More Easy Air Fryer Vegetable Side Recipes
Easy air fryer roasted carrots recipe below
Ingredients
- 450 g carrots peeled and cut into diagonals
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or Sunflower oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish ( Optional)
- 2 teaspoon chives dill, green onion or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 200C / 400 F for 2 minutes.
- Toss the carrots with oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the carrot to the air fryer basket and cook for 10-13 minutes.
- At half time, shake the basket so that the carrots are rotated.
- After the air frying cycle is done, remove the carrots from the air fryer and transfer it to a serving dish.
- Garnish with parsley, dill or chives and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Expert Tips
- If you are use an air fryer liner the carrots might take slightly longer to cook.
- If you are using large carrots, peel and cut them in diagonals about ½ inch each. If you are using mini carrots, you don't need to cut them.
- This recipe is Vegan. But if you would like to serve it for a Sunday Roast or Christmas, make it special by varying the ingredients - make honey roasted air fryer carrots or maple roasted carrots.
- There is no need to par boil the carrots for air frying. They cook well in the air fryer.
timbo46 says
why do you say they need no babysitting? The air fryer instructions insist you toss them every few minutes - not a requirement when you are roasting in an oven!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Hi Timbo, When I say there is no need to baby sit, you really don't need to toss it every few minutes. You only shake them once to see if they are getting evenly done. When I am roasting in the oven too, I would check at least once. 🙂