Air Fryer Carrots

Air fryer carrots are simply the best! So easy and simple to make with sweet and savoury versions you will love that they are made with simple ingredients from your pantry. These sliced cooked carrots make a delicious side dish that’s perfect anytime!

Why you will love this recipe: 

• Whether you like sweet or savoury carrots I’ve included recipes for both! The sweet version has cinnamon and just a little sugar while the savoury version is salty with hints of spice from black pepper.
• I’ve included an optional lemon dill dressing recipe for you to enjoy with these air fryer carrots that takes the taste to the next level!
• These carrots in air fryer are so easy to make, use very little oil, and taste amazing!  
• Because these carrots are so fast and easy to make they are perfect for meal prep or those busy weeknight meals

Key ingredients and substitutions:

• Fresh carrots – the star of the show for this recipe, carrots are one of my favourite root veggies that are healthy and full of beneficial vitamins and minerals. 
• Avocado oil or coconut oil – I’ve tested the recipe with both and either work! You could also use olive oil. 
• Sea salt – no fancy seasonings here! A little salt is all you need. 
• For the sweet carrots: ground cinnamon and coconut sugar – you could use brown sugar or maple sugar instead. 
• For the savoury carrots: ground black pepper to add just a little spice to the carrots. 

How to make this recipe:

To make the sweet carrots:

Step one:

First, peel and cut the carrots into ~1 inch sized pieces

Step two:

Next put the cut carrots into a bowl and add the other ingredients. Stir well until the carrots are coated evenly.

Step three:

Transfer the carrots to the tray or basket of your air fryer. Turn your air fryer on to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the carrots for 20-25 minutes, stirring the carrots once to ensure the sides cook evenly. Cook the carrots until they have the texture that you like.

To make the savoury carrots:

Step one:

Peel the carrots and cut them in half, and then cut the larger half in half again length wise so that the pieces are all around the same size (see photo).

Step two:

Transfer the cut carrots to a bowl and add the oil and spices, stirring well until the carrots are coated evenly.

Step three:

Transfer the carrots to the tray or basket of your air fryer. Turn the air fryer on to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the carrots are the texture you desire.

Step four:

Top the cooked carrots with the optional lemon dill dressing or serve plain. Which ever you prefer!  

Chef’s tips:

• If you have a larger air fryer like the one I use, you can easily double these recipes and make 2 lbs of carrots.
• The optional lemon dill dressing makes a thick dressing or dip. If you prefer a thinner version, add a little water before blending.
• Note that the sweet carrots recipe is not Whole30 compliant, but the savoury carrots and the dressing are. Both recipes are gluten free, vegan and paleo.

Variations and add ins: 

• Feel free to add other spices to the carrots. Ground nutmeg or ginger would be great on the sweet version, while onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric or chili powder would kick the savoury carrots up a notch!
• You can use pretty much any oil you wish to make these carrots. My favourites are coconut oil (melted) and avocado oil.
• For the sweet carrots, instead of coconut sugar I have tried maple sugar and maple syrup and both work well.

How to store: 

Store any leftover roasted carrots in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Frequently asked questions: 

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Air Fryer Carrots

These air fryer carrots are simply the best! Whether you prefer sweet or savoury there is a version for everyone. They're easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword paleo carrots, vegan carrots, whole30 carrots

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

Sweet Carrots Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1" sized pieces
• 1 tbsp avocado oil (melted coconut oil also works)
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar (maple syrup or maple sugar also work)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Savoury Carrots Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (or more to taste)

Optional Lemon Dill Dressing Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

Sweet Carrot Instructions

1. Peel and cut the carrots into ~1" sized pieces.

   

2. Place the cut carrots in a bowl and add the other ingredients. Stir well until the carrots are coated evenly.

   

3. Transfer the carrots to the tray of your air fryer. Turn your air fryer on to 380F and cook the carrots for 20-25 minutes, stirring the carrots once to ensure the sides cook evenly, until cooked to the consistency that you like.

   

4. Serve and enjoy!

   

Savoury Carrot Instructions

1. Peel the carrots and cut them in half, and then cut the larger half in half again length wise so that the pieces are all around the same size.

   

2. Transfer the carrots to a bowl and add the oil and spices, stirring well until coated evenly.

   

3. Transfer the carrots to the tray of your air fryer. Turn the air fryer on to 380F and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the carrots are the texture you desire.

   

4. Top with the optional lemon dill dressing or serve plain.

   

Lemon Dill Dressing Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients into your Vitamix or food processor.

   

2. Blend well until smooth.

   

Recipe Notes

1. The nutrition calculator takes into account the ingredients for both recipes plus the dressing so they will not be accurate. 
2. Feel free to swap avocado oil for coconut oil.
3. Coconut sugar can be swapped with maple sugar or maple syrup. 
4. If you like a thinner dressing, add a bit of water to the lemon dill dressing ingredients before blending. 

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Carrots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 10g63%

Sodium 1048mg46%

Potassium 931mg27%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 37932IU759%

Vitamin C 20mg24%

Calcium 106mg11%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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