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My roasted baby carrots air fryer recipe is the perfect easy side dish idea. You’ll love this healthy way to eat your veggies that doesn’t require peeling or chopping. Additionally, this low-calorie side dish is gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30, vegetarian, and vegan friendly. If you haven’t had this vegetable in a while, I hope my air fryer baby carrots recipe inspires you to pick up a bag!
I love how delicious roasted baby carrots in the air fryer are, and this air fryer recipe takes less time than roasting them in the oven! I feel like baby carrots make it into my shopping cart most weeks. They’re one of my favorite veggies to add to my MyPlate Meals.
I hope that you enjoy air fryer roasted baby carrots as much as we do!
🛒 Air Fryer Roasted Baby Carrots Ingredients
To make baby carrots in the air fryer, you need:
- 1 lb bag of baby carrots (454g)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (olive oil, avocado oil, etc.)
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
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If you don’t mind a little extra work, you could also use regular carrots for this recipe. Simply peel them and cut them into baby carrot-sized carrot sticks.
I love paprika on carrots, but you could keep it simple with just salt and pepper, or spice things up by adding balsamic vinegar or honey butter after cooking. Garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and maple syrup are also great on carrots.
You can air fry baby carrots with a Ninja Foodi, Cosori, Philips, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Power Air Fryer, or other air fryer. However, you may need to adjust the cook time depending on the air fryer you use.
🥕 How to Roast Baby Carrots in Air Fryer
Put the fresh baby carrots in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle them with oil and sprinkle on the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir so that the spices are evenly distributed amongst the carrots.
Put the carrots in the air fryer basket or tray. (Place the tray in the top rack position if you have an air fryer oven.)
️⏲ Air Fryer Cooking Time and Temperature
Air fry baby carrots for a total of 25-30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190C).
Start by air frying the baby carrots for 15 minutes. Then flip them or shake the basket. Air fry an additional 10-15 minutes.
This recipe will get you carrots that are similar to oven roasted baby carrots. You would need to cut them thinner and roast longer to get air fryer crispy carrots (like carrot fries).
I garnished the cooked carrots with a little parsley before serving.
Keep leftover cooked carrots in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in a covered container. Reheat them in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.
How to make frozen carrots in the air fryer?
Air fry frozen carrot slices following the directions for Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables. Mix 1 lb. (454g) of frozen carrots with 3 tablespoons of oil and 1 teaspoon seasoning. Spread the carrots on two air fryer racks and air fry for 20 minutes at 400F (200C), switching the position of the trays in the air fryer after 12 minutes.
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Roasted Baby Carrots (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby carrots (454 grams)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Put fresh baby carrots in a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle on the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir so that the spices are evenly distributed amongst the carrots.
- Put the carrots in the air fryer basket or tray. Place the tray of carrots in the top rack position (for air fryer ovens).
- Air fry the baby carrots at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Flip the carrots or shake the air fryer basket. Air fry an additional 10-15 minutes at 375°F (190°C) until fork tender and slightly browned. Enjoy!
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Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 1 recipe (may help support fat loss). Carrots are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, especially the antioxidant provitamin A. They’re also rich in fiber. In the opinion of this dietitian, carrots a healthy side dish that aligns well with most dietary patterns and health goals. Baby carrots are naturally sweet and need little to enhance their flavor. If you don’t like smoked paprika, feel free to flavor them up with different spice and herb combinations. For example, you could make air fryer ranch baby carrots with dill, thyme, and parsley. Carrots are considered a non-starchy veggie, and (as long as you don’t add sugar) should fit most low carb diets. However, per Cronometer, baby carrots provide about 8-10g net carbs per 1/3 lb (151g). This air fryer roasted carrots recipe may not be a good fit for very low carb (i.e., keto) diets. Nutrition information is for one serving.
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🥗 How to Serve Baby Carrots
Baby carrots go with a variety of entrees, from a simple hamburger to a holiday roast. Here are a few main dishes for baby carrots:
- Air Fryer Bone In Ribeye Steak
- Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pork Shoulder Roast
👩🏻🍳 Other Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
Interesting recipes look forward to trying them. I’m 78 and I just got my first air fryer. Cooking for one is not easy. Do I put cornstarch on carrots? Thanks for your support. 😊
Hi Geri, so happy you’re here! I think you’re really going to like air frying for cooking for one 🙂 There’s no need to add cornstarch to the carrots for this recipe. They turn out more like roasted carrots than boiled carrots in the air fryer.