Air Fryer Carrots

An overhead shot of air fryer roasted carrots topped with ginger sesame dressing and fresh chives.

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Air Fryer Carrots are a fast, healthy, and delicious way to roast everyone’s favorite vegetable so they’re golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. This simple savory side dish can be ready in about 20 minutes and you don’t even need to peel or cut the carrots!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, gluten-free, nom nom paleo, nomnompaleo, paleo, Vegan, vegetable side dish, Vegetarian, Whole30

Servings:

Author: Michelle Tam

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
¾ teaspoon your favorite Nom Nom Paleo Spice blend or Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice or aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced chives parsley, chervil, or tarragon

Instructions

Wash and scrub the carrots and pat them dry with paper towels. Drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
Sprinkle on your favorite Nom Nom Paleo spice blend or Diamond Crystal kosher salt and toss well to evenly distribute the oil and seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (if necessary) and set it to cook for 20 minutes.
When the air fryer reaches the set temperature, place the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry the carrots for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping or shaking them at the halfway point. If your carrots are irregularly sized, you may have to take the smaller ones out earlier. Baby carrots can cook quicker, so start checking at the 12 minute mark. The carrots are ready when they’re easily pierced with a knife and the skin is golden brown.
Transfer the roasted carrots to a platter. Add some freshly ground black pepper and drizzle on fresh lemon juice and herbs. You can also serve the carrot with a tasty sauce (see below in the notes).

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Notes

My favorite carrot variety is Nantes. Pick carrots that are about 1-inch in diameter and 7 inches long.
You can save the leftover carrots in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The air fryer carrots taste great cold so make for a delightful addition to packed lunches or a simple veggie side right out of the fridge!
Oven instructions: roast for 30 to 35 minutes in a 425°F oven
Optional sauces to serve with air fryer carrots:

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