Air Fryer Baby Carrots
10-minute tender and crispy air fryer baby carrots are the perfect healthy side dish for any dinner - even for picky eaters! Made vegan and gluten-free with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bag of baby carrots
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or melted unsalted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Pat the baby carrots dry with paper towels. This is important!
- Then toss the carrots in a mixing bowl with olive oil OR melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add to preheated air fryer and air fry for a total of 10 - 12 minutes. Shake the basket at the 5-minute mark to ensure they are cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley; enjoy!
Notes
Olive Oil: You can use melted unsalted butter, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
Garlic: I don't recommend using freshly minced garlic because it can burn in the air fryer.
Rosemary: Instead of fresh parsley, use freshly chopped up rosemary!
Storing: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: You can reheat baby carrots in an air fryer or microwave. For best results, reheat in an air fryer at 350ºF for 3 – 6 minutes until warm and crisp. If you are in a rush, you can microwave them for 30 – 45 seconds until warm.
Asain-Inspired. Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 a teaspoon of sesame oil, and garnish with sesame seeds. Don’t add extra salt since soy sauce is already salty.
Balsamic Glazed. Drizzle and toss the air fryer carrots in balsamic glaze.
Italian. Sprinkle 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of the baby carrots after air frying them.
Cinnamon Maple Glazed. Add 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup along with the olive oil. Remove the garlic powder, and replace it with 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon.
Nutritional information below is calculated for a serving side of 1/2 cup of baby carrots.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15639IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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