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Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots

Carrots in a simple honey and butter glaze balanced with a squeeze of lemon, air fried until tender with caramelised edges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1.5 lb carrots peeled, cut into 1/2-inch sticks or coins
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • garlic powder, smoked paprika, or fresh thyme optional, choose 1 to 2

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Pat the carrots dry and toss in the honey, oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and any optional seasonings until every piece shines.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  3. Arrange in a single layer and cook 10 to 14 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway, until caramelised at the edges and tender.
  4. Adjust the salt and add a little more lemon or a pat of butter to finish.

Notes

Uniform pieces cook evenly — halve thick carrots lengthwise.
Cook in batches for a crowd; a crowded basket steams.
Flavour combos: honey-butter-smoked paprika, or honey-butter-cinnamon-nutmeg.