Carrot Fries in Air Fryer
These Air Fryer Carrot Fries are a delicious and nutritious alternative to regular potato fries. They make a quick side dish, a vegan appetiser, or a healthy snack, and they're super easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- Start by peeling the carrots to remove the outer skin. Then, cut them into fry-like shapes. You can go with thin sticks for extra crispiness, or go slightly thicker as I do if you like more bite. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size so they cook evenly.
- Once your carrot fries are cut, toss them in a mixing bowl. Drizzle them with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. I also add cumin and paprika but you can get creative with your spices! Want a smoky flavor? Add smoked paprika. Prefer a garlicky taste? Throw in some garlic powder. The key is not to overdo it—just enough to complement the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Set your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Place the seasoned carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You don’t want to overcrowd the basket, as this will prevent them from crisping up properly. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook the fries for 15-20 minutes, depending on how crispy you want your carrot fries. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides of the fries get crispy. Depending on how thick you cut your fries, you might need a little more or less time. Keep an eye on them toward the end to prevent burning.
Notes
- If you like extra crispy carrot fries, cut your carrots thin! Thinner carrot fries will naturally become crispier than thicker ones.
- Pat the carrots dry with a paper towel before adding oil. Any moisture will prevent crisping.
- Arrange your carrots in a single layer. Overloading the air fryer leads to steaming rather than crisping.
- If your fries aren’t crispy enough after 15 minutes, give them an extra 2-3 minutes, and check frequently to avoid burning.