Can I air fry baby carrots?

Yes, you can make honey roasted carrots using baby carrots. Reduce the cook time by 2-3 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Can I roast carrots in the oven?

Absolutely. Add the carrots to a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Are air fryer honey roasted carrots healthy?

Of course. Carrots are a very healthy vegetable cooked or raw. A bit of honey adds natural sweetness.

Can I use an air-fryer liner?

Yes you can, bit skip it if you want crispier edges as direct airflow encourages caramelization. The recipe is designed to reduce making a mess of your air fryer.

Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots

Name: Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. (medium) carrots, scrubbed or peeled and dried well; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. honey; 1/4 tsp. table salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. finely chopped herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and sage), divided

Description

These Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots turn everyday carrots into lightly caramelized, glossy golden bites with a hint of fresh herbs, all in just 15 minutes. This is a perfect vegetable dish for a quick weeknight meal, or even a holiday dinner.

Ingredients

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1 lb. (medium) carrots, scrubbed or peeled and dried well
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. table salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. finely chopped herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, and sage), divided

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Cut carrots into about 1-inch oblong pieces or roughly cut into 1-inch slices. Stir together oil and honey in a small bowl until well combined then transfer 1 tablespoon of the mixture to a medium bowl.
Add chopped carrots to the medium bowl and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and 2 teaspoons of the fresh herbs. Toss well to coat. Lightly spray the basket of air fryer then add the carrots in an even layer. Cook, gently stirring halfway, until a fork inserted into the center meet a bit of resistance but no longer hard and the outside is lightly browned and caramelize, 10-12 minutes for a basket-style air fryer or 12-16 minutes for a toaster-styler air fryer.
Carefully transfer carrots back to the medium bowl and drizzle in remaining oil mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon fresh herbs and toss well until glazed. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you don't like sage, thyme, and rosemary, try using parsley, chives, dill, or even tarragon.
You can also leave out the herbs all together and instead use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic and onion powder.
Swap out honey for maple syrup to make this recipe vegan.
For an extra-crispy exterior, cook the carrots for an extra 2 minutes at 400F.
To roast in the oven instead of air fry, place carrots on a baking sheet and roast in a 400F oven for 18-20 minutes, stirring halfway.
You can use baby carrots for this recipe but start testing doneness after about 8 minutes.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: sides
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American