Air Fryer Carrot Fries
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These Air Fryer Carrot Fries are crispy, soft, and delicious. This vegan side dish is quick and easy to make in the air fryer in 15 minutes. Simply peel and cut your carrots, season them, pop into the air fryer and let it do its thing. The garlic seasoning give these carrot fries five-star flavor.
One of my favorite things about my air fryer is that it makes cooking so much easier. And these roasted carrots in the air fryer are no exception.
Side note: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can easily bake these carrot sticks, I’ve included tips below.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
To make this delicious air fried carrot sticks, you will need the following ingredients- exact measurements in recipe card below:
- Carrots– I used rainbow carrots. You can also substitute with regular carrots if you have them on hand.
- Olive oil
- seasoning – Garlic powder & salt.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE
- A sharp knife and cutting board
- A vegetable peeler
- Air Fryer
- Kitchen tongs or spatula for turning and removing carrots from the fryer.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AIR FRYER CARROT FRIES
How to Cut Carrot Fries:
The thinner the fries, the more crispy they’ll become. I like to start by slicing each carrot in half lengthwise, and then in half again to get 4 long and skinny sections. I then slice each of these sections into 3 or 4 fry-sized pieces. Try to keep these around the same size, so they cook evenly.
Seasoning:
I place my carrot sticks into a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and garlic powder, then toss to combine until well coated.
Air Fry the Seasoned Rainbow Carrots:
Arrange the vegetables in the air fryer basket. Bake at for 380F 15-20 minutes until tender and crispy. Gently shake the air fryer basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
For very crispy carrots, arrange them in a single layer and cook in batches.
HOW TO SERVE
Serve air fryer carrots as a side dish with your favorite entrees such as:
STORING INSTRUCTIONS
- How to store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- How to reheat: Reheat roasted carrots in the air fryer or oven at 300F for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What kind of air fryer do you use?
I use and love my Cosori air fryer for all my air fryer recipes. You can also use a toaster oven-style air fryer which cooks a little faster so reduce the heat to 350?F and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes.
Can I make these oil free?
Yes! The texture will change a bit and the seasoning won’t stick to the fries as much, but they’ll still taste good. Another alternative is to spray the carrots with cooking spray prior to cooking, to reduce the amount of oil used.
Why are my carrot fries soggy in the air fryer?
Overcrowding the fryer basket and undercooking them can make these fries soggy. This recipe makes 2 servings, and this should work for most air fryers without issue.
If you want to make more, though, you’ll need to cook these in batches. When everything is cooked, you can add everything back in the air fryer basket for another minute or so to re-heat, just prior to serving.
Always, cut your carrots into smaller/ thinner fries and cook longer to crisp up, if needed.
What temperature and time for air fryer carrot fries?
I cooked these at 380 F until crispy, which was about 18 minutes.
How to bake carrot fries:
Pre-heat oven to 425F degrees. Line a large sheet pan with foil and arrange seasoned carrot sticks in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning them half way through.
MORE VEGETABLE AIR FRYER RECIPES
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Air-Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Air Fryer French Fries
You’re going to love this air fryer roasted carrots recipe so much, that you’ll want to make it often. Let me know in the comments below how it turned out for you? I’d love to know!
Air Fryer Carrot Fries
These crispy, soft, and sweet Air Fryer Carrot Fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to potato fries. Perfectly seasoned and ready in under 20 minutes. This recipe is so easy and delicious you’ll want to make it often.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the carrots. Remove the tops and cut them in half. Then cut the carrots lengthwise into 1/4 inch wide fries.
- Toss the carrot fries in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder and salt, until well coated.
- Add the carrot fries to an air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380 F for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through for crispier carrot fries and to ensure good air circulation.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley or parsley flakes and dig in!
- Serve immediately!
Notes
STORING INSTRUCTIONS
- How to store: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- How to reheat: Reheat roasted carrots in the air fryer or oven at 300F for 3-5 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
Recommended Products
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COSORI Air Fryer Oven Combo 5.8QT Max Xl Large Cooker (Cookbook with 100 Recipes), One-Touch Screen with 11 Precise Presets and Shake Reminder, Nonstick and Dishwasher-Safe Square Design Basket, Black -
John Boos CB1054-1M2418150 Cutting Board, 24 Inches x 18 Inches x 1.5 Inches, Maple with Juice Groove -
Wusthof 9718-3 Precise Laser Cut High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Set with 17 Slot Walnut Block – Model 9718 -
KitchenAid Silicone Tipped Stainless Steel Tongs, 10.26-Inch, Aqua Sky
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 54Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g
Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
If the carrots in the Air Fryer will become crunchy?
The carrots in air fryer will become crispy and soft.
Hi, where do you find rainbow carrots?
Hello Souna,
Rainbow carrots are definitely seasonal, so it’s a hit or miss 🙂 If you live in the US, I find mine at local super markets.
Can I cut them into round slices instead?
Sure, just make sure they are cut around the same size, so they cook evenly 🙂
I’ve tried so many air fryer recipes but somehow this recipe turned out to taste amazingly.
Aww so sweet! Thank you for trying this recipe! Glad it turned out yummy!