Description
This Air Fryer Carrots Recipe is quick and easy, yielding sweet, caramelized carrots in just minutes. Perfect as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or coins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Place the carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches if your air fryer is small.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once the carrots are tender and caramelized, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, you can add more honey or maple syrup before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- If you prefer softer carrots, increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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