Air Fryer baby carrots are a quick and easy side dish that is full of flavor!
Tender baby carrots get nicely caramelized in the air fryer for a sweet and savory side dish everyone will love.
Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy side dish is perfect for busy nights.
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Easy Air Fryer Baby Carrots
- Air Fryers cook food quickly with minimal added fats, retaining vital nutrients without losing color and flavor.
- Cooking denser veggies like carrots and potatoes in the Air Fryer is faster, cleaner, and healthier than deep-fried or pan-fried methods.
- Kids love bite-sized Air Fryer baby carrots and this is a great recipe for making batches that can be used as snacks, sides, in soups, or in stir-fries all week long!
![Make something healthy for a side dish with this easy to make air fryer baby carrots recipe. Sweet carrots are a healthy side dish that pairs well with almost any main. But these carrots are brought to a whole new level of delish with the addition of some brown sugar and butter. Roasted in the Air fryer for a short time, they will be ready for serving in no time. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer Ingredients to make Air Fryer Baby Carrots labeled: carrots, brown sugar, butter, salt and pepper](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IG-Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer.jpg)
Ingredients and Variations
Carrots – No need to peel whole baby carrots! Simply rinse and pat dry before using. Even frozen baby carrots can go straight into the Air Fryer.
Glaze – Use honey or maple syrup in place of brown sugar, if desired.
Variations – Add a dash of sriracha to the glaze for a spicy carrot or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, or cloves. There are so many delicious variations to this recipe!
![Make something healthy for a side dish with this easy to make air fryer baby carrots recipe. Sweet carrots are a healthy side dish that pairs well with almost any main. But these carrots are brought to a whole new level of delish with the addition of some brown sugar and butter. Roasted in the Air fryer for a short time, they will be ready for serving in no time. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer Baby Carrots in a bowl with the seasoning ingredients in another bowl](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer-2.jpg)
![Make something healthy for a side dish with this easy to make air fryer baby carrots recipe. Sweet carrots are a healthy side dish that pairs well with almost any main. But these carrots are brought to a whole new level of delish with the addition of some brown sugar and butter. Roasted in the Air fryer for a short time, they will be ready for serving in no time. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer Air Fryer Baby Carrots seasoned in a bowl](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer-3.jpg)
![Healthy and sweet air fryer baby carrots are a simple side dish that the whole family will enjoy. To make this recipe simply toss the carrots with some brown sugar, and butter, then roast them in the Air Fryer. They won't take long to cook, and they will be ready in minutes. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer baby carrots seasoned and ready to be cooked in an air fryer basket](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer-4.jpg)
![Air fryer baby carrots are a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost any main. Tossed with some butter, brown sugar, and salt there isn't much to preparing these carrots. Simply coat, then cook in the air fryer for a few minutes and they are ready for serving. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer Baby carrots cooked in an air fryer basket](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer-5.jpg)
How to Make Air Fryer Baby Carrots
- Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl and toss with baby carrots.
- Cook, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender-crisp.
Storing Leftover Carrots
- Keep leftover air fryer baby carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze them in a zippered bag for up to a month.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer until the glaze is warm and the carrots are heated through.
Add leftovers to roasted vegetables for a colorful and tasty side dish.
![Make a quick and easy side for dinner tonight with this air fryer baby carrots recipe. With the perfect glaze of brown sugar and butter, these carrots are brought to a whole new level of sweetness in the air fryer. The other great thing about these little sweet delicacies is that they won't take long to make. #airfryerbabycarrots #babycarrotsintheairfryer #babycarrots #everythingairfryer Air Fryer Baby Carrots in a serving dish](https://everythingairfryer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Air-Fryer-Baby-Carrots-EverythingAirFryer-6.jpg)
More Vegetables in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Baby Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, salt & pepper.
- Add the baby carrots and toss well to coat.
- Place the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 14 to 16 minutes, shaking after 8 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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