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Air Fryer Baby Carrots
10-minute tender and crispy air-fried baby carrots are the best healthy side dish for any dinner—even for picky eaters! They're made vegan and gluten-free with just three ingredients.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bag of baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or melted unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly grease the basket with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Pat the baby carrots dry with paper towels. This is important!
- Then toss the carrots in a mixing bowl with olive oil OR melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add to preheated air fryer and air fry for a total of 10 - 12 minutes. Shake the basket at the 5-minute mark to ensure they are cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley; enjoy!
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Notes
- Olive Oil: You can use melted unsalted butter, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
- Garlic: I don't recommend using freshly minced garlic because it can burn in the air fryer.
- Rosemary: Instead of fresh parsley, use freshly chopped up rosemary!
- Storing: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: You can reheat baby carrots in an air fryer or microwave. For best results, reheat in an air fryer at 350ºF for 3 – 6 minutes until warm and crisp. If you are in a rush, you can microwave them for 30 – 45 seconds until warm.
- Asain-Inspired. Add 1 – 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, ½ a teaspoon of sesame oil, and garnish with sesame seeds. Don’t add extra salt since soy sauce is already salty.
- Balsamic Glazed. Drizzle and toss the air fryer carrots in balsamic glaze.
- Italian. Sprinkle ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of the baby carrots after air frying them.
- Cinnamon Maple Glazed. Add 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup along with the olive oil. Remove the garlic powder, and replace it with ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Nutritional information below is calculated for a serving side of ½ cup of baby carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
15639IU
(313%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 15639IU | 313% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.