Description
These crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Carrots make a delicious and healthy side dish. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to caramelized perfection, these carrots are sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or coins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Toss Carrots: In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook Carrots: Place carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Finish and Serve: Remove carrots from the air fryer and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the carrots before air frying.
- Try using rainbow carrots for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
