Description
Air fryer carrots are the perfect side dish that combines simplicity with flavor. These vibrant, crisp carrots are seasoned to enhance their natural sweetness and cooked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re serving them alongside grilled chicken, quinoa salad, or roasted vegetables, they add a delightful crunch and nutrition to any meal. Plus, this recipe is versatile enough for various dietary preferences—it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, Whole30, and Paleo-friendly. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a deliciously healthy side dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and slice them into sticks about 2 inches long.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the carrot sticks in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer by lightly spraying the basket with olive oil.
- Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer in the basket.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes; then shake or flip and cook for another 8 minutes until crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Variations depend on serving options
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg