Spiced Carrot Sticks in the Air Fryer, crispy on the outside and tender inside. A quick and light side dish, perfect also as a snack or an alternative to chips.
Spiced carrot sticks in the air fryer are a simple and tasty idea to bring a different kind of side dish to the table. They are prepared with a few ingredients, cook quickly and win you over with their texture: crispy on the outside and soft inside. Perfect also as a savory snack or as a lighter alternative to classic chips, these carrot sticks are ideal when you want something tasty but easy to make.
The preparation is really quick: just cut the carrots into sticks, season them with extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, ground ginger, garlic, salt and pepper, then cook them in the air fryer until golden. The result is flavorful and aromatic carrot sticks with a light spiciness that makes them irresistible.
This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect to serve as a side for meat, fish or plant-based mains, but also to bring to the table for an informal aperitif. The carrot sticks from the air fryer are best just made, when the outside is still crispy and the inside remains tender, and they can be paired with light sauces or plant-based yogurt to make them even tastier. A practical and quick solution to elevate carrots in a simple and flavorful way.
At the bottom of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 135.15 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 21.88 (g) of which sugars 9.53 (g)
- Proteins 2.42 (g)
- Fat 5.53 (g) of which saturated 0.77 (g)of which unsaturated 0.29 (g)
- Fibers 6.76 (g)
- Sodium 334.03 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Spiced Carrot Sticks in the Air Fryer
- 14 oz carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Bowl
- Garlic press
- Air fryer
Recipe for Spiced Carrot Sticks in the Air Fryer
Start preparing the spiced carrot sticks by peeling the carrots and removing any green tops.
You can use the leaves to make CARROT LEAF PESTO.
Cut each carrot into three or four pieces and then cut each piece into sticks.
Transfer the carrot sticks to a bowl.
Add to the carrots one crushed or grated clove of garlic, salt, black pepper, ground ginger and smoked paprika.
Mix well.
Finish the preparation with a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and mix again until each stick is evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 392°F.
Place the seasoned carrots in the basket, taking care not to overlap them.
Cook the spiced carrot sticks in the air fryer for 13–15 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
Serve immediately while hot.
Spiced Carrot Sticks in the Air Fryer: Crispy and Easy
Spiced carrot sticks in the air fryer are a simple and quick way to transform an everyday ingredient into a tasty and light side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they are perfect to serve right away accompanied by sauces or to offer as a snack alternative to chips. A practical and versatile recipe, ideal when you have little time but don’t want to sacrifice flavor.
You can accompany the carrot sticks with Homemade Sweet-and-Spicy Sauce.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use other spices?
Yes, you can easily customize the recipe. Turmeric, curry, sweet or hot paprika, cumin or dried herbs are all great alternatives.
Can they be prepared in advance?
They are best fresh, but you can cut and season the carrots in advance, store them in the fridge and cook them shortly before serving.
How should I store them?
Store leftover carrot sticks in the refrigerator for one day in a sealed container. To serve them again, reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer.
Find all the recipes to make in the air fryer in the Air Fryer Recipes section.
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