These tender Air Fryer Baby Carrots are perfectly seasoned, tossed in honey and butter, then roasted in the air fryer until caramelized. It's a sweet and savory twist on easy to make side dish.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love These Air-Fried Carrots
• 🛒 Ingredients for Air Fryer Carrots
• 🔪 How to Make Honey Roasted Carrots
• 💡 Tips for Making Carrots in the Air Fryer
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 What to Serve with Roasted Baby Carrots
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Are Air Fryer Carrots Healthy?
• How Are Baby Carrots Made?
• What if I Don't Have an Air Fryer?
• Can I Use Regular Sized Carrots?
• 🍽️ More Air Fryer Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love These Air-Fried Carrots

• Tender baby carrots
• Perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices
• Tossed in honey butter
• Roasted in the air fryer until caramelized
• Quick and easy healthy side dish
• Serve with any protein that you like

Sometimes the most simple dishes are the best dishes. That's certainly the case with these delicious air fryer carrots. Seasoned with simple herbs and spices, they are roasted until lightly caramelized, which enhances their natural sweetness.

For an extra touch of richness, they're given a quick toss in a honey butter mixture. They're roasted for a few additional minutes until that sweet, glistening glaze turns a beautiful golden color. They are simply incredible.

Carrots are such a versatile vegetable and are a great way to add extra nutrients to any dish. For another easy side, check out these easy Glazed Carrots. For a hearty and cozy soup, this Carrot and Lentil Soup is always a hit.

🛒 Ingredients for Air Fryer Carrots

• Baby carrots
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Honey
• Dried thyme
• Garlic salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Air fryer
• Mixing bowl

🔪 How to Make Honey Roasted Carrots

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes while you prepare the carrots.

Wash and dry your carrots, then add them to a mixing bowl.

Pour in the olive oil, dried thyme, garlic salt, and pepper.

Toss to combine, making sure all the carrots are well coated.

Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket once halfway through. 

Then remove and toss with the melted butter and honey. Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until they start to caramelize.

Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your carrots.

💡 Tips for Making Carrots in the Air Fryer

• You want the carrots to roast evenly in the same amount of time. So, for best results, pick out any tiny or extra-large carrots that are not similar in size to the others.

• After giving them a good rinse, make sure to dry the carrots completely. Any water left on the carrots can keep them from caramelizing and can make them mushy.

• Be careful not to overfill your air fryer basket. Overcrowding the basket will prevent the carrots from evenly cooking.

• Give them a good shake about halfway through cooking to ensure all sides get nice and brown.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Fridge: If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Freezer: If you’d like to freeze them, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Reheating: You can reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or skillet. 

🍴 What to Serve with Roasted Baby Carrots

These amazing sweet and savory carrots go great with just about any protein, but here are some to consider:

• Air Fryer Pesto Salmon
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
• French Onion Chicken
• Mediterranean Mahi Mahi
• Cast Iron Steak and Mushrooms

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Citrus zest: Add a burst of zesty goodness by adding fresh orange or lemon zest to the olive oil mixture before tossing the carrots. You can use the zest as a garnish instead.

• Red pepper flakes: For a little bit of heat, add a pinch of some crushed red pepper flakes along with the thyme and garlic salt.

• Parmesan cheese: After roasting, toss the carrots with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory and cheesy twist.

• Toasted nuts: Sprinkle chopped and toasted almonds or pecans over the carrots before serving for added crunch.

• Other fresh herbs: Finish the dish with other fresh herbs like fresh parsley or chives.

• Balsamic glaze: Drizzle some of this balsamic glaze over the roasted carrots before serving. It gives a sweet and tangy twist to the carrots.

• Maple syrup: Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a slightly different flavor.

• Warm spices: For a warm and comforting flavor, sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg over the carrots before roasting.

Are Air Fryer Carrots Healthy?

These roasted baby carrots are a very nutritious side dish. Carrots provide essential vitamins and minerals, such as beta-carotene, while olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats.

How Are Baby Carrots Made?

They come from momma carrots, of course. All joking aside, baby carrots come from large carrots that are run through a machine that cuts them down into small pieces. They go through another machine that peels them and gives them their perfectly round shape.

What if I Don't Have an Air Fryer?

No worries. Just like with most air fryer recipes, you can easily oven-adapt it. You'll want to roast them on a lined baking sheet in a 400°F, preheated oven. It will take about 20-30 minutes, giving them a toss halfway through.

Can I Use Regular Sized Carrots?

Absolutely. Just peel, wash, and slice them into about 2-inch-sized pieces. They should not require any additional cooking time as compared to the baby carrots.

🍽️ More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• Air Fryer Bone-in Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Pesto Salmon
• Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
• Air Fryer Roasted Garlic