This air fryer baby carrots recipe is sweet, easy, and delicious! Baby carrots are tossed in butter and brown sugar, then roasted in the air fryer until perfectly glazed. This is a super easy carrot side dish for any time!
Be sure to try my Easy Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon, Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, or Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus next!
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- This recipe is an easy side dish that can be made as a weeknight side dish or for the holidays.
- These air fryer mini glazed carrots take only 10 minutes of cook time in the air fryer! So quick and fuss free.
- You’ll love how these roasted carrots are caramelized, sweet, and delicious!
Q&A:
Yes, frozen carrots can be used. Just add 1 minute of extra cook time.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Baby Carrots:
These carrots go great with just about anything! Here are some ideas:
- Air fryer chicken tenders no breading
- Fried Cabbage with Sausage and Peppers
- Hamburger Steak with Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Air Fryer Broccoli with Ranch Seasoning
- Air fryer Green Beans with Bacon
- Air fryer Brussels Sprouts with Maple and Bacon
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Southern Fried Potatoes
- Steak and Onions
- Meatloaf
- Pork Roast
Equipment Needed:
Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Baby Carrots
- Melted Butter
- Olive Oil
- Brown Sugar
- Dried Parsley, Salt, Pepper
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 10 minutes.
2. To a medium bowl, add the baby carrots, melted butter, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until the carrots are well coated.
3. Add baby carrots to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Check on them and shake the air fryer basket halfway through.
4. Remove carrots from the air fryer. Let cool, and then enjoy!
Oven Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. While the oven heats up, add the carrots to a bowl, along with the brown sugar, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until the carrots are well coated.
3. Add the carrots to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until carrots are soft and caramelized.
4. Remove carrots from the oven. Let cool, then enjoy!
Make Ahead Method:
1. Prepare carrots as directed in recipe.
2. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
3. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 2 minutes until warm.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Maple syrup or honey can be used as a substitution for brown sugar.
- I used baby carrots for the convenience, but you can use rainbow carrots or regular sized carrots cut into smaller pieces.
- The amount of brown sugar in this recipe can be reduced if you prefer to make them less sweet.
- If you would like to switch things up and make these carrots more savory, you can try these seasonings: dill, garlic powder, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, cumin, balsamic vinegar.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
Pro Tips:
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
- These carrots are soft. If you prefer your carrots firmer, you will need to cook them for less time. Always check for doneness halfway through.
- These carrots are sweet. Less sugar can be used if you prefer to make them less sweet.
- Dry baby carrots off with a paper owl before coating with the butter/oil mixture. This will help them get a better roast in the air fryer.
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Easy Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley garnish optional
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- To a medium bowl, add the baby carrots, melted butter, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until the carrots are well coated.
- Add baby carrots to the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Check on them and shake the air fryer basket halfway through.
- Remove carrots from the air fryer. Let cool, and then enjoy!
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the oven heats up, add the carrots to a bowl, along with the brown sugar, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until the carrots are well coated.
- Add the carrots to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until carrots are soft and caramelized.
- Remove carrots from the oven. Let cool, then enjoy!
Make Ahead Method
- Prepare carrots as directed in recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 2 minutes until warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
- These carrots are soft. If you prefer your carrots firmer, you will need to cook them for less time. Always check for doneness halfway through.
- These carrots are sweet. Less sugar can be used if you prefer to make them less sweet.
- Dry baby carrots off with a paper owl before coating with the butter/oil mixture. This will help them get a better roast in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Marilyn
They look good enough to eat right off the photo! Mouthwatering!
Anne
We made these, pro tips very helpful. What we enjoyed most is the fact they’re great served hot or chilled out of the fridge. Perfect middle-of-the-road side dish that conquers post-main-entree-need for something sweet but no room in belly for dessert. Guiltless snack for 3a hunger pangs instead of ice cream pint. Thx @munchygoddess.com
Ivory
You are very much welcome! Happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe.
Rosa
Hi. I made these in my Ninja Air Fryer using the Air Fry setting. I wasn't sure which setting would be best, as my model has Air Roast also. I may use that setting next time to see how they turn out. We did like them as they were. Tender and sweet. I like being able to use the air fryer for this vegetable side dish, as it leaves my oven ready to use for my main dish. Bottom line: Yes, I do recommend this recipe. Will make again.
Ivory
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I appreciate it!
Lenora
Made these and they were very good, tender, and sweet.
Carole
Turned out amazing! The whole family loved them. I never would’ve considered making carrots in the air fryer but this will be my go to from now on.
Ivory
Happy to hear the whole family enjoyed them! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review.