Description
This Easy Air Fryer Carrots recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy tender, crispy carrots with a flavorful parmesan and Italian seasoning coating. Using an air fryer ensures they cook evenly with minimal oil, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 6 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces
Seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Wash, peel, and cut 6 large carrots into 2-inch slices to ensure even cooking and easy handling.
- Mix the seasoning: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to create a flavorful coating for the carrots.
- Toss the carrots: Add the sliced carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Avoid overcrowding to promote crispiness.
- Cook: Set the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the carrots for 10-12 minutes. Check for tenderness and desired crispiness starting around 7 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, garnish the carrots with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep an eye on cook time as air fryers vary; start checking carrots around 7 minutes.
- Smaller or baby carrots will cook faster, so adjust timing accordingly.
- Ensure carrots are in a single layer for even cooking and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
