Air Fryer Roast Carrots

Name: Air Fryer Roast Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 500g carrots (peeled and cut into batons or chunks, whichever you prefer); 1 tbsp of olive oil; Sea salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp of honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness); ½ tsp of ground cumin, smoked paprika or thyme; A squeeze of lemon juice, to serve; Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Crispy edges, caramelised and sweet, these air fryer roast carrots are a fast, fuss-free side for any meal. When carrots are roasted properly, they are a total game-changer. But let’s be honest, turning on the oven just to roast a tray of carrots can feel like a bit of a faff, especially when you are short on time or just trying to keep things energy-efficient. That is where the air fryer comes in so handy.

Updated at: Thu, 21 May 2026 08:18:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories169.7 kcal (8%)

Total Fat7.8 g (11%)

Carbs24.9 g (10%)

Sugars13.5 g (15%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium481.1 mg (24%)

Fiber6.5 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

500gcarrots

peeled and cut into batons or chunks, whichever you prefer

1 Tbspolive oil

1 tsphoney

or maple syrup, for added sweetness

½ tspground cumin

smoked paprika or thyme

Instructions

Step 1

Peel your carrots and trim the ends. You can cut them but make sure the pieces are similar in size so they cook evenly.

Step 2

Pop the carrots into a mixing bowl and drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and the optional extras. Toss well to make sure every piece is evenly coated.

Step 3

Air fry at 200°C for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they are lightly caramelised and tender

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