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Air fryer baby carrots roasted until tender and caramelized, topped with coarse sea salt and fresh parsley on a serving platter.
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Air Fryer Baby Carrots - Easy, Sweet, and Perfectly Roasted

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots (rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
  • Optional finishers: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh parsley, or a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes. A hot basket helps the carrots brown.
  • Dry the carrots well. Moisture is the enemy of good browning. Pat them with a paper towel after rinsing.
  • Season. In a bowl, toss carrots with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  • Load the basket. Spread carrots in a single layer. A little overlap is fine, but avoid piling them up.
  • Air fry for 14–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. Start checking at 12 minutes. They should be fork-tender with light browning.
  • Finish and serve. If using, drizzle with honey or maple, add a squeeze of lemon, or sprinkle parsley. Taste and adjust salt.