Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of air fryer carrots, a quick and easy side dish that transforms ordinary vegetables into sweet, caramelized bites. With minimal prep and cooking time, these tender carrots are bursting with flavor and make for a vibrant addition to any meal. Whether enjoyed as a nutritious snack or served at dinner, their irresistible taste is sure to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or preferred herb)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380?F (193?C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss carrot pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until evenly coated.
- Place seasoned carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Check tenderness by piercing with a fork; cook an additional 5 minutes if needed.
- Serve on a platter; drizzle with extra olive oil and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg