Air fryer carrots with herbs are a simple, light, and flavorful side dish. Thanks to air cooking, the carrots become tender inside and slightly crispy outside, with an irresistible aroma from herbs like rosemary and sage. A drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and you have a perfect dish to accompany any main, whether meat or fish, or enjoy as a healthy and tasty snack.
The air fryer allows for results similar to traditional oven cooking, but with faster times and less added fat, making this side perfect for those who want to maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing flavor.
Try this recipe with different spices and seasonings to find the perfect combination for your palate!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for air fryer carrots with herbs:
- 1.1 lbs carrots
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste sage
- to taste rosemary
Tools for air fryer carrots with herbs:
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Peeler
Steps for preparing and cooking air fryer carrots with herbs:
Thoroughly wash the carrots under running water to remove any soil residue, dry them well, then use a knife to remove the two ends.
Use a peeler to peel the carrots with a firm yet gentle motion from top to bottom.
If the carrots are very fresh and tender, you can avoid peeling them and simply brush them well.
Cut the carrots into 2-inch chunks, halve each chunk lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 or 4 parts to make sticks; repeat the process with all available carrots.
Place the carrots in a bowl, season them with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs (we used dried sage and rosemary leaves), mix well.
Transfer the carrots to the air fryer grill, placing them in a single layer, then add a few sprays of oil and cook at 400°F for about 15 minutes, halfway through cooking remove the basket and shake it to turn the carrots for even cooking.
At the end of the time, check the cooking; they should be crispy outside and soft inside.
Serve them immediately while still hot.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I make a spiced version?
Instead of herbs, you can add sweet smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, or chili powder.
Are there other variations?
Absolutely (always to add instead of herbs)
– honey and mustard (1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard)
– with parmesan and breadcrumbs (2 tablespoons of each ingredient)
– lemon juice and black pepper
– garlic and rosemary (2 cloves of garlic and fresh rosemary)
