Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Fries
These air fryer carrot fries are so crispy, and they cook at 400°F in just 15 minutes. A light cornstarch coating makes them crisp instead of just browning. Serve with homemade healthy ranch dip!
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, cut into sticks (LOOK AT PICTURES ABOVE)
- 1-2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 to 3 teaspoon nutritional yeast, optional but ad a cheesy flavor
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Season the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with the oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add the cornstarch: Toss again until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Air fry for 10 minutes: Place the carrot sticks in a single layer in the basket, making sure they don't overlap. Shake the basket or flip the fries halfway through.
- Finish crisping: Air fry for another 5 minutes, until golden and crispy. If they need more time, keep going in 2 to 3 minute intervals and check often. Cooking times vary by air fryer.
- Rest and serve: Let the fries cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve. I love these with my healthy ranch dip. Enjoy!
Notes
Cut them ¼ inch thick and keep them in a single layer. Thicker sticks steam before the outside crisps. Overlapping carrots block airflow, so work in batches if your basket is small.
Cornstarch is what makes these crisp instead of just brown. Tapioca flour or arrowroot starch work too.
Judge by the edges, not the color. The middles stay bright orange when they're done. Look for darkened, curled edges and pull them right away, since they keep crisping on the plate.
If they aren't crispy: white cornstarch patches mean 2 to 3 more minutes. Soft and bendy means the basket was too full.
Storing: Best fresh. Keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Baking instead: Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway. They won't be as crisp as the air fryer version, but they still come out good.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9083IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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