These roasted air fryer carrots have a fantastic texture, with crisp edges and soft and fork-tender insides. They are coated in a sweet honey sauce, which caramelizes on them and enhances their flavor. This makes them irresistibly delicious!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2poundcarrots *see notes
3tablespoonsbutteror olive oil
2tablespoonshoneyor maple syrup
1tablespoonfresh thymeor 1 teaspoon dried
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the carrots. Then chop them into 1-inch pieces.
2 pound carrots
Put the butter in a large bowl. Microwave it until melted. Then whisk in the honey, half the thyme leaves, salt & pepper. Add prepared carrots, and toss to coat.
3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Add carrots and sauce to the basket in a single layer. Roast at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Then pull out the basket and shake it or stir to ensure even doneness. Cook for another 10 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized.
Once done, use tongs to remove the carrots to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves. Pour the accumulated juices into a bowl for serving.
Notes
Instead of thyme, you can use rosemary, dill, parsley, or other fresh herbs.Carrot variations:
Slice the carrot pieces into French fry shapes. Cook 12 minutes total.
Use baby carrots.
Use whole carrots, cutting if needed to fit in the basket. Cook 25 minutes total.
Use frozen precut carrots. Reduce the temperature to 360 degrees F and cook for 15 minutes.