Perfect Air Fryer Frozen Baby Carrots

Cooking frozen baby carrots in an air fryer can be a bit tricky. Begin by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200-205°C) and cook the carrots for the first 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.

The total cook time of about 30 minutes might make you wonder if it’s worth opting for an air fryer over a traditional pan. The clear advantage here is that you don’t need to constantly monitor, stir, or turn the carrots as you would in a pan.

Upon opening the air fryer tray, you might notice the carrots appear to have reduced significantly in volume. They might look a bit shriveled at first glance, but don’t be fooled—the taste is remarkably good! They turn out deliciously flavorful. To minimize shrinkage, try adding a bit of water to the tray.

Baby carrots are excellent as a side dish but are equally delightful on their own. We enjoy dipping them in a simple mix of mayonnaise and minced garlic.

3 Quick Lunch or Dinner Ideas to Pair with Air-Fried Baby Carrots

• Confit Duck Legs: Spend some time on the weekend preparing confit duck legs, and you’ll have a gourmet meal ready any day of the week. Baby carrots from the air fryer complement them beautifully.
• Hamburger Patties: If you’re in a hurry, pre-made hamburger patties cook in just eight minutes in the air fryer—perfect for a quick meal alongside your baby carrots.
• Duck Breast: If you’re craving duck but don’t have confit duck legs, a fresh duck breast cooks quickly and effortlessly in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Frozen Baby Carrots

Airfryer baby carrots: tasty and easy.

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Cook Time 29 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Servings 1 people

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb frozen baby carrots 450 g
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 pinch salt to tast

Instructions

 

• Set Up the Air Fryer: Add some water to the air fryer drawer to prevent the carrots from drying out too much.
  
• Prepare the Carrots: Start by placing the contents of a bag of frozen baby carrots into a bowl. Add a tablespoon of oil and season with salt to taste.
  
• First Cooking Phase: Place the carrots in the air fryer and set the temperature to 205°C (400°F). Cook for 15 minutes.
  
• Second Cooking Phase: After the first 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
  
• Check the Results: The carrots should be tender yet slightly crisp in places. Expect the volume to reduce somewhat during cooking. A 1 pound bag of baby carrots typically serves one person.
  

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