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Crispy Air Fryer Baby Carrots Recipe for Quick Side Dish

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a super quick and easy side dish you can have on your table in just 15 minutes! All you need are a few simple pantry ingredients for this delicious roasted vegetable recipe with herbs.

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a super quick and easy side dish you can have on your table in just 15 minutes! Just a few simple ingredients are all you need for this roasted vegetable recipe!

I love roasting vegetables in the air fryer. Using baby carrots makes this recipe especially fast because they require virtually no prep. Toss them with a little olive oil and herbs, air fry for about 10 minutes, and you have tender, caramelized carrots ready to serve.

Cooking Carrots in an Air Fryer

Air Fryer Baby Carrots Ingredients

These roasted baby carrots use just a few basic ingredients:

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)

Most of the herbs are dried, so this is an easy recipe to make any night of the week. Fresh parsley is optional but brightens the finished dish.

Ingredients needed for air fryer baby carrots recipe including dried herbs, fresh parsley and olive oil.

How to Make Baby Carrots in the Air Fryer

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Baby Carrots in a bowl with dried herbs, salt, pepper and olive oil.

In a medium bowl, combine the baby carrots, olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, thyme, oregano and basil. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.

Mixing baby carrots with olive oiil and dried herbs

Place the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes, then shake or toss the basket to turn the carrots.

Roasted carrots in an air fryer basket ready to be cooked

Continue cooking for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and starting to brown. Exact time will vary depending on the thickness of the carrots and your air fryer model.

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Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a side dish recipe you didn't know you were missing! You'll fall in love with how quick and easy it is to toss these carrots with some items straight from your pantry. All you need is 15 minutes for these roasted carrots!

Note: If roasting more than one pound of carrots at once, avoid overcrowding the basket so hot air can circulate and the carrots roast evenly.

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a super quick and easy side dish you can have on your table in just 15 minutes!Just a few simple ingredients are all you need for this roasted vegetable recipe!

Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Baby carrots in the air fryer are so good and yet so easy! Toss baby carrots with dried herbs and olive oil and cook them in your air fryer for delicious roasted vegetables in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
72
kcal
Author
Emilie

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, add the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Place in the air fryer basket and cook 10 to 12 minutes, tossing halfway, until tender and browned.
  4. Stir in fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t have fresh parsley, substitute 1 teaspoon dried parsley and add it with the other herbs before cooking.

What to Serve with Roasted Carrots

These baby carrots pair well with a wide range of main dishes. They’re especially good alongside roasted or air-fried chicken, pork, or a simple pan-seared fish. For example:

  • Roasted or air-fried whole chicken
  • Air fryer chicken legs with dry rub
  • Roasted split chicken breast
  • Chicken Parmesan roll-ups

Baby Carrots in the Air Fryer are a super quick and easy side dish recipe. All you need is 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients!

Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a simple, flavorful side you can make any night of the week. Quick, healthy, and full of flavor—give them a try and enjoy how effortless roasting vegetables in the air fryer can be.