Perfectly Caramelized Air Fryer Carrots are fantastic when served as a side dish recipe. Even better when they can be made quicker than roasting in the oven. Use garden grown carrots or sweet baby carrots for a perfect vegetable dish served with dinner.
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If you are like me then you just might forget to make a side dish to go with a delicious dinner recipe but trust me when I say that adding a side dish to a delicious Kentucky Bourbon Steak Bite Recipe or an Bruschetta Chicken recipe only enhances a meal.
What I love about this recipe is the carrots are perfect roasted, not overly soft but nicely cooked and with only a few ingredients it's easy throw together this roasted carrots recipe while finishing up dinner.
But wait! You can also make these other terrific Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes too!
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
- Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables
- Frozen Broccoli in Air Fryer
- Butternut Squash in Air Fryer
- Easy Brussels Sprouts in Air Fryer
Ingredients Needed
- Carrots - Homegrown or Baby Carrots either are a perfect choice
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Supplies Used
An Air Fryer of course. I use a Cosori Air Fryer with Parchment Paper in the basket. The paper makes for easy clean up and is perfect. I also love using a large Glass Mixing bowl to combine cut carrots and seasonings.
How to make a Perfect Side Dish Recipe
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F Degrees for 5 minutes
- Spray basket with Avocado Spray or use Parchment Paper Liner
- Peel Carrots and cut into 2-3 inch pieces then quarter each piece making sure to keep all slices similar in size and thickness.
- Place carrots in mixing bowl and add Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinegar. Season with Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder and toss to combine.
- Add carrots to Preheated Air Fryer and cook at 400F Degrees for 8-10 Minutes.
- Toss and cook an additional 8-10 minutes or 10-12 minutes for softer carrots
- Remove and serve hot.
Fun Facts about Carrots
Carrots are typically Orange but they are also purple, red, black, white and even yellow in color. There are more than 100 different kinds of carrots and they can grow between 2 and 20inches long. And believe it or not, Carrots are the second most favorite vegetable right behind Potatoes.
Melissa’s Produce
I received a huge box of fresh produce including fruits and vegetables from Melissa’s Produce. I live in a rural area that enjoys winter for many months. With short growing seasons finding quality fresh produce is difficult. I loved my box of produce and can’t wait to order more.
In this recipe I used fresh carrots sent from Melissa's Produce. It's always fantastic to have beautiful fresh produce to serve to my family.
Air Fryer Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound Carrots
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 400F Degrees for 5 minutes
- Spray basket with Avocado Spray or use Parchment Paper Liner
- Peel Carrots and cut into 2-3 inch pieces then quarter each piece making sure to keep all slices similar in size and thickness.
- Place carrots in mixing bowl and add Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinegar. Season with Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder and toss to combine.
- Add carrots to Preheated Air Fryer and cook at 400F Degrees for 8-10 Minutes.
- Toss and cook an additional 8-10 minutes or 10-12 minutes for softer carrots
- Remove and serve hot
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More #FallFlavors Recipes Below:
Appetizers and Snacks
- Fall Charcuterie Board from The Fresh Cooky
Breakfast and Baked Goods
- Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes from SueBee Homemaker
- Pecan Butter Bread with Apple Cider Butter from That Recipe
Soups and Salads
- Gullah Chicken Stew from Family Around The Table
Side Dishes
- Air Fryer Carrots from Devour Dinner
- Sweet Potato Gratin from Palatable Pastime
Main Dishes
- Autumn Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Jen around the world
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Cipollini Onion Taco With Hatch Chili Cream from Magical Ingredients
Desserts
- Apple Cider Caramel Dip from The Spiffy Cookie
- Butter Pecan Cake from Lemon Blossoms
- Chewy Pecan Butter Cookies from Soulfully Made
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Truffles from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Fresh Peach Pie from Hostess At Heart
- Honeybun Cake from House of Nash Eats
- Pecan Sandies from Eat Move Make
Ellen
Such an easy dish to get on the table with dinner.
Devour Dinner
We love quick and easy side dish recipes.
Christie
I love cooking everything in my air fryer. And I love carrots. So this is a win win for me! Yum!
Amy Nash
I have been using my air fryer for all my vegetable sides lately! It's just so convenient and easy! These carrots turned out great and your tips were super helpful!
Radha
These are healthy! I need to explore air fryer recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Devour Dinner
Thanks Radha! These are a fun treat for sure
Jennifer
I love using my air fryer. Veggies taste so much better when cooked in it.
Devour Dinner
Veggies are the best in the Air Fryer and so easy to make too
Emily
These carrots were so easy to throw together! I loved the texture that the air fryer gave them, they were a win with my family!
Devour Dinner
I'm so glad you loved this recipe. It's always nice to have a great side dish with dinner.
Kathleen Pope
I love how caramelized these carrots are in the air fryer no less! Great fall flavors!
Devour Dinner
It's great how veggies will caramelize with the natural sugars. Oh it's good.
Julie Menghini
I just loved the way that these carrots natural sweetness came out cooking them in an instant pot!
Devour Dinner
Hi Julie, Thanks for the great review. It's a wonderful recipe.