Description
A quick and healthy recipe for air-fried carrots that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
- 🥕 Fresh Carrots: 500 grams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into sticks or rounds.
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons.
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon.
- 🧂 Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste).
- 🌶️ Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste).
- 🌿 Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish).
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks or rounds, aiming for uniform sizes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned carrot pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and set the timer for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Check for doneness; the carrots should be tender and slightly crispy. If needed, cook for a few more minutes.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm carrots for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different types of carrots for variety.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of carrot pieces.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Carrots, Healthy Recipe, Side Dish