Description
This Easy Air Fryer Carrots recipe offers a simple, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Featuring fresh carrots seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional herbs, these carrots are cooked to crispy tenderness in the air fryer, making for a healthy and delicious addition to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound Fresh Carrots (Medium-sized for even cooking)
Seasonings
- 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil (High-quality extra virgin for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (Adjust according to dietary preferences)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground for best flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Adds savory aroma and flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Optional Herbs (Fresh or dried thyme or rosemary for added flavor)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all fresh carrots and seasonings, ensuring they are ready for use.
- Wash and Peel Carrots: Thoroughly wash carrots under cool running water and peel to remove the outer skin.
- Slice Carrots: Cut the carrots into evenly sized pieces approximately 1 inch thick, to ensure uniform cooking.
- Toss with Olive Oil: Place the sliced carrots in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until they are evenly coated.
- Season Carrots: Add sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and any optional herbs to the carrots, mixing well to distribute the seasoning.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Arrange Carrots in Air Fryer: Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow even air circulation.
- Air Fry: Cook the carrots for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping and cooking.
- Check Doneness: Test that the carrots are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, adjusting cooking time if needed.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the carrots from the air fryer and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve the air-fried carrots hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
- For even cooking, choose medium-sized carrots and slice them uniformly.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to dietary preferences and taste.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through helps achieve a crispy texture on all sides.
- Optional herbs like thyme or rosemary enhance flavor but can be omitted.
- This recipe can be scaled up or down depending on serving size requirements.
