Making roasted carrots in the air fryer is the perfect easy side dish! These air fryer carrots come out tender and are done in less than 15 minutes!
Using the air fryer to make carrots is super quick and easy. They turn out as delicious roasted carrots, but you don't even need to heat up your oven! They are the perfect side dish or snack! Serve air fryer roasted carrots alongside Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese, Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Skewers, Beef Chili Recipe or Air Fryer Turkey Breast for the perfect dinner!
I love the Air Fryer! It's perfect for main dishes such as Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, as well as side dishes such as these carrots, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer Mushrooms, Air Fryer Green Beans, and air fryer broccoli! It's the PERFECT appliance! No air fryer, no problem, I'll share my favorite ones with you a little further down this page.
It's so easy to make this quick side dish!
How to make Carrots in the Air Fryer:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Prep the carrots by peeling, washing, and chopping off the ends. Then chop the carrots into slices about ½ inch thick. Try to cut them uniformly so they cook evenly.
- Toss the carrots with oil and seasoning. The good part about the air fryer is you don't have to use a lot of oil!
- Place the carrots into the Air Fryer and then cook. Open and shake halfway through, then cook the remaining time.
Using the air fryer to make these delicious roasted carrots makes dinner a breeze! Serve them alongside your favorite main dish for a balanced meal. These all pair well with these roasted carrots:
- Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick copycat)
- Honey Mustard Chicken Strips (Air Fried or Baked)
- Ginger Soy Chicken (One Skillet)
- Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Spinach Quiche with Feta
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs
- Instant Pot Asian Pork
- Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
If you like the air fryer as much as I do, checkout these other amazing air fryer recipes as well:
- Air Fryer Crispy Artichokes (easy appetizer)
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings (fast & easy)
- Air Fryer Bagel Bites (homemade)
- Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
Making roasted carrots in the air fryer is the perfect easy side dish! These air fryer carrots come out tender and are done in less than 15 minutes!
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about ¼ inch thick rounds)
- 1 TBS olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
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Prep the carrots by peeling, washing, and chopping off the ends. Then chop the carrots into slices about ¼ inch thick. Try to cut them uniformly so they cook evenly.
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In a medium bowl, add the carrots, oil, seasonings, and brown sugar. Toss to coat evenly.
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Place the carrots into the air fryer. Set the temperature to 370 degrees and 10 minutes. After the time, open the basket and shake the carrots. Cook 3 more minutes.
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Remove carefully from air fryer and serve.
Recipe Video
Nutritional information based off 4 half cup servings, and using brown sugar: 56 calories, 3g fat, 5g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 4g sugar, 1g protein.
To reheat carrots: add back to air fryer basket and cook 3 minutes at 350 degrees.
Audrey Dander says
Super siple to make! I love my air fryer!
Corrina Corkscrew says
Very good recipe! My husband and I had blindingly good terriyaki sauce with it which was an unexpected, but welcome addition!
Laura Reese says
Wow these carrots were amazing. I really preferred them made this way. The brown sugar added the perfect flavor.
Allyson says
This is a case where a little goes a LONG way! The brown sugar just adds a little something to the carrots making them irresistible!
Allison M. C. says
Thank you for a recipe that got my vegetable-protesting 4 year old to eat some carrots! I loved the crisp that the carrots had coming out of the air fryer. I omitted the sugar (trying to decrease our sugar consumption), but I may add it next time to add a different flavor. I just used some seasoning salt and onion powder. So good!
Allyson says
PERFECT!!! That makes me SO happy that your 4 year old enjoyed it!
April says
So good! I love how easy it is, too.
Jo says
So easy and healthy side dish!
Catalina says
It's definitely a must try recipe! Love to make healthy and delicious dishes like this!
Amanda Livesay says
Our new favorite side dish! So much quicker than doing it in the oven.
katerina says
Oh my goodness, these carrots are amazing!! I will be making these again and again!! SO GOOD!
Allyson says
We love them too, so happy you tried it out!
Beti says
Everyone loved these carrots! They were sooooo GOOD!!! Our new favorite side dish!
Allyson says
I am so happy you liked them as much as we do!
Beth says
I love using my air fryer for quick and easy recipes! Excited to give this a try! My family is going to absolutely love it!
Erin says
These roasted carrots disappear in our house!
Alicia says
My favorite way to make carrots thanks to you! This recipe is easy and I love the addition of brown sugar when I want to switch up from the traditional salt and pepper!
Margaret says
Can you use canned cut carrots???
Allyson says
You can try but since they are already cooked they will 'roast' a whole lot faster. I would try for only 4-5 minutes or they might burn.
Annette Bonner Howard says
Can frozen carrot slices be used also?
Allyson says
Frozen vegetables tend to hold a lot of water so I wouldn't recommend frozen vegetables when roasting.
Linda says
Can you use small carrots. I have a bag leftover from another recipe.
Allyson says
yeah sure, you may just have to adjust the cooking time since they are thicker
Anita says
Thank you! This recipe was easy to make and the carrots turned out great! I will make it again.
Allyson says
Great! Love using the air fryer for quick and tasty vegetables!