Air fryer baby carrots are an easy way to get a vegetable side dish on the table with almost no prep. Toss a bag of baby carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and they cook up tender with lightly browned edges in about 15 minutes.
Since the carrots are already peeled and cut, there's no chopping required. Just be sure to drain and pat them dry before adding the oil and seasonings. Removing the excess moisture helps them roast rather than steam.
Keep them simple with salt and pepper, or add a little garlic powder, dried dill, cumin, or your favorite seasoning blend.
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Ingredients
- Baby carrots: A 16-ounce bag makes this especially convenient since there's no peeling or chopping. Drain them and pat them dry before seasoning.
- Fresh parsley or dill: An optional garnish for a little fresh flavor and color.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to air fry baby carrots
- Drain the baby carrots and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange them in the air fryer basket or tray and air fry for about 15 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through.
- They're ready when they're easily pierced with a fork and lightly browned around the edges.
Amy's tip
Baby carrots can vary quite a bit in thickness, even within the same bag. Start checking them a few minutes early, and give thicker carrots a little extra time if needed.
These carrots are simple enough to pair with just about any main dish. I especially like them as an easy vegetable side when the rest of dinner is cooking on the stovetop or in the oven.
For another quick vegetable you can make the same way, try my air fryer green beans with garlic and lemon. They're ready in about 15 minutes and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce bag baby carrots, drained and patted dry
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the drained and dried baby carrots in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.1 16-ounce bag baby carrots, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Arrange the carrots in the air fryer basket or tray.
- Air fry at 360°F for 15 minutes, shaking or tossing halfway through, until the carrots are fork-tender and lightly browned. Start checking for doneness after about 12 minutes since air fryer models and carrot sizes vary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, if desired, and serve warm.fresh parsley or dill
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