Air Fryer Carrots

Name: Air Fryer Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
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; 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) ); 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) )

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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!

A tray of air fryer carrots with salt and parsley on top

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.

A bowl of air fryer carrots sprinkled with cinnamon and salt

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.

Directions for making sweet air fryer carrots

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!

Directions for making savoury carrots in the air fryer

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:

Are these carrots vegan?

Yes! Both of these air fry carrot recipes are vegan. Feel free to swap the avocado oil and coconut oil for other vegan friendly oils such as vegan butter.

How to make these carrots Whole30 compliant:

The savoury carrots recipe is already Whole30 compliant. To make the sweet carrots compliant you would need to omit the sugar.

Are these recipes paleo?

Yes! Both the sweet and savoury versions are paleo!

How long do you cook carrots in the air fryer?

When cooked at 380 degrees Fahrenheit, carrots take 20-30 minutes to cook in an air fryer, depending on the size of the carrots you are cooking.

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