Air Fryer Carrots (or Oven Roasted)

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Get ready to fall in love with the humble carrot. Air Fryer Carrots are not only easy but oh so delicious. Roasting carrots in the high heat of the air fryer takes them to a new level.

A close up of roasted air fried carrots.

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I've never met anyone who actually dislikes carrots. But carrots can be boring, especially when they're boiled or steamed. Roasting carrots changes that completely, bringing out their sweetness and an giving them those golden, crispy edges. Oven roasted carrots, like these Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots are always delicious. But roasting them in the air fryer takes about half the time as roasting in the oven.

Why Air Fry Carrots?

Roasting carrots in the air fryer take only 10-15 minutes, about half the time as the oven.
The quick roasting time uses less energy than the oven.
Very little oil is required for this delicious way to cook carrots, making it a healthy option.
The air fryer won't heat up your kitchen.
Roasting caramelizes the sugar in the carrot and brings out their natural sweetness.
Air fried carrots are a delicious side dish for practically everything, including chicken, beef, pork, or fish.
These are so easy and delicious that you might eat more carrots. Which is a good thing because this great side dish is super nutritious and also economical.

Ingredients for Roasting Carrots in the Air Fryer:

Carrots
Olive Oil
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Parsley for garnish (optional)

The ingredients to make the recipe on a wooden board.

How To Make It

Cut carrots lengthwise.
Toss all the ingredients together.
Place carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry 10-15 minutes (this will depend on the thickness of your carrots).

A collage of the 4 steps to making the recipe.

Recipe Tips

Choose young, fairly slim carrots of uniform size for the fastest roasting time. Slicing them lengthwise also reduces the roasting time. If you have larger carrots or whole carrots the cook time can be up to doubled.

If your carrots are thicker, you will need to increase the cooking time.

Preheat your air fryer. This step helps cook food more evenly and only takes minutes.

Shake the air fryer basket halfway through so the carrots brown evenly.

The cook time can vary depending on your air fryer. I have this one: Gourmia GAF698

Seasoning Variations

I used a simple Italian seasoning blend here, but carrots love to be spiced up in all kinds of ways, both savory and sweet. Here are a few ideas for different seasonings:

Honey Sriracha
Maple Dijon
Cajun Spice
Garam Masala
Lemon Dill

Recipe FAQs

Don't the carrots need to be peeled?

For roasting, you can usually skip peeling the carrots and just give them a good scrub, especially if you have tender young carrots. However, you can use a vegetable peeler to peel them if you prefer.

Can I use baby carrots?

You make air fryer baby carrots rather than use full size carrots. This is a perfect choice if you happen to have a bag of baby carrots in the fridge. However, this may change the roasting time so you will need to watch them.

Can I use frozen carrots?

Yes, you can air fry frozen carrots, which usually are in the form of "coins". There is no need to defrost the carrots, and they will usually need less time, so check them after 5-6 minutes. The oil and seasoning will go on after cooking in this case.

Can I make these in the oven?

You can roast carrots in the oven. Put them on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400° oven for approximately 30 minutes.

Can I use fresh herbs to season the carrots?

You can use fresh herbs, but wait until the carrots are cooked before tossing them in fresh herbs. Fresh herbs can burn in the high heat of the air fryer.

Air Fryer Carrots on a white plate with a fork.

Serving Suggestions

These tasty air fryer carrots are a delicious, easy side dish with almost any main dish. I serve them with Air Fryer Whole Chicken, Grilled Jerk Chicken Drumsticks, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Air Fryer Salmon, and Grilled Asian Salmon Kebabs, just to name a few.

More Air Fryer Vegetables:

You can air fryer almost any vegetable! Here are a few more to try:

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