This delicious side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. If you’re a fan of sweet potato fries, you’re going to love these crispy air fryer carrot fries! The air fryer works by circulating hot air which causes the exterior of the food to crisp up whilst keeping the inside tender. This is why air fryer recipes are always so crispy all over. I love preparing all sorts of air fryer vegetable recipes whether its air fryer zucchini fries, air fryer breaded mushrooms, air fryer avocado fries or air fryer cauliflower.
Why you will love this recipe
Healthy snack compared with regular french fries Only requires a handful of ingredients Easy side dish Uses less oil than deep frying A fun way to get kids eating carrots Suitable for those following WW diets. A great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet in a way that the whole family will enjoy
Air Fryer Carrot Fries Ingredients
Full ingredients with measurements are available in the recipe card below at the end of this post Carrots – for ease, buy readymade carrot battons. Oil – you can use cooking spray oil such as olive oil spray or use regular oil such as avocado oil, sunflower oil etc Salt and black pepper Optional additions: Garlic powder and or onion powder with parmesan cheese (check it is suitable for vegetarians)
How to make Carrot Fries in Air Fryer
Peel then wash the carrots under running water. Slice the carrots into fries on a cutting board. Depending on the size of your carrots, Go for carrot sticks that are around 1 cm in thickness Place carrots in a large bowl. Add the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the carrot sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer – a little overlap is fine as the carrots will quickly shrink as they cook Air Fry at 190 C or 380 degrees f for 10 minutes or until tender inside and just crispy outside. Repeat with the next batch if required. Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
Use fresh carrots for the best results. Regular carrots work better than baby carrots Slice the carrots in equal sizes to ensure they cook evenly For crispier fries, you could sprinkle the carrots with cornstarch or rice flour when mixing with the oil and seasoning. Cooking time may vary based upon the thickness of your carrots fries and air fryer model
Serving Suggestion
Serve these delicious carrot fries alongside a main course such as veggie burgers or these air fryer veggie fajitas. They’re great with Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese. A good option is to top with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chopped parsley Sprinkle over sea salt or garlic salt and malt vinegar for a healthy alternative to chips. Serve with a veggie side for a complete meal. Dip them in your favorite dipping sauce.
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Storage
Crispy carrot fries are best enjoyed immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container once they reach room temperature, and kept in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven to get them a bit crispy again. As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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