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Air Fryer Carrots

These easy air fryer carrots are perfectly caramelized, tender, and naturally sweet — a simple veggie side dish everyone will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, budget friendly, dairy free, gluten free, kid friendly, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots scrubbed (or peeled), halved, and chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley flaky sea salt, drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Peel and cut carrots into even sticks or rounds.
  • Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender inside and crisp on the edges.
  • Garnish as desired and serve warm.