Description
This easy and healthy recipe for air fryer roasted carrots delivers perfectly tender and flavorful carrots with a hint of honey sweetness and savory garlic seasoning. Using an air fryer, the carrots come out beautifully roasted with a slight caramelized edge in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal side dish or snack for any meal.
Ingredients
Carrots
- Fresh carrots: 500 grams (about 1 lb)
Seasoning and Oil
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Wash the fresh carrots thoroughly under running water and peel if desired. Cut them into uniform pieces, about 1 to 2 inches long to ensure even cooking.
- Mix the seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat the carrots: Add the cut carrots to the bowl and toss gently but thoroughly so that each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for approximately 5 minutes to ensure it’s ready to roast the carrots quickly and evenly.
- Air fry the carrots: Place the seasoned carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer to allow proper air circulation. Air fry them for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even roasting and caramelization.
- Serve warm: Once the carrots are cooked through and have a lovely roasted texture, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately as a delicious side dish or healthy snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before air frying.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for a sweeter or milder glaze.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to get crispy edges on the carrots.
- Use a silicone or wooden spatula to toss carrots gently to avoid breaking them.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer for best texture.
