Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Sticks (Carrot Fries)
These air fried carrot fries (aka air fryer carrot sticks) are the most delicious way to eat carrots! Hot, crispy, and browned on the outside, they maintain a slight crunch that is so satisfying. Serve with a side of your favorite dipping sauce!
If you have an air fryer, add this air fryer carrot fries recipe to your list! They’re crispy, crunchy, and take just 20 minutes to prepare.
These air fryer carrot fries are a easy and healthy side dish recipe that you can serve with ketchup or a healthy homemade dipping sauce (photographed here with my lemon tahini sauce)
These crispy carrot fries are kid friendly and good for picky eaters. The quick heat from the air fryer caramelizes the sugars in the carrots, so they basically taste like sweet potato fries. Registered Dietitian approved!
Ingredients in air fryer carrot fries
You need just five ingredients to make these carrot fries:
- Carrots: Try to choose relatively thick carrots for this recipe, since you will cut them lengthwise into thin fries.
- Extra virgin olive oil: You just need 2 teaspoons of oil for this air fryer recipe.
- Adobo seasoning: This delicious and versatile seasoning is a mix of garlic, onion, black pepper, oregano, and turmeric. If you don’t have adobo seasoning on hand, you can just use garlic powder and some black pepper.
- Salt and pepper
Can I use baby carrots to make air fryer carrot fries?
Yes, you can certainly use baby carrots to make carrot fries. Using baby carrots will cut down on time, because you don’t need to peel them. If the baby carrots you have are thick, just cut them in half the long way before cooking.
How to air fry carrot sticks for carrot fries
- First, start by peeling your carrots and chopping off the ends. If the carrots are particularly long, chop them in half to a more reasonable French fry size.
- Slice the carrots lengthwise into 1/4th inch thick fries. Try to keep the size and shape of the carrot fries consistent to ensure that they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Transfer the carrots to a medium mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently toss everything together so the carrots are all coated in the seasonings.
- Put the carrots on your air fryer tray or in the basket. Spread them out so there is a little space between each carrot – you may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Set your air fryer to 375 degrees F, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Start checking the carrot fries around 8 minutes to ensure they are not burning.
- Remove from the air fryer and dig in while they’re still hot!
Storing carrot fries: Carrot fries are best enjoyed right away, but you can always store them for later in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them in your air fryer for about five minutes until warmed through.
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Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Sticks (Carrot Fries)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: serves 2 generously 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These air fried carrot fries (aka air fryer carrot sticks) are the most delicious way to eat carrots! Hot, crispy, and browned on the outside, they maintain a slight crunch that is so satisfying. Serve with a side of your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
- 6 large, thick carrots
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Peel the carrots and chop off the ends. If carrots are particularly long, cut them in half widthwise so they are more sized like French fries.
- Slice carrots lengthwise into 1/4th inch thick “fries”.
- Put the carrots in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, adobo seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the carrots in the seasoning.
- Arrange carrots on air fryer tray/basket, spacing them out evenly so they do not overlap (you may need to cook in a few batches).
- Air fry at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, checking at 8 minutes for doneness. Carrot fries will be done when edges are starting to brown.
Notes
Oven Instructions
If you do not have an air fryer, you can try to make these carrot fries in the oven. However, they might turn out like roasted carrot sticks, rather than “fries”, since they won’t get quite as crispy.
If making this recipe in the oven, it is ideal if you have a convection oven setting, so the hot air will circulate around the carrots as they cook (as it would in an air fryer). Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and start by cooking for 15 minutes. Add more time as needed until the carrots are fully cooked.
Healthy dipping sauces for carrot fries
Serve these carrot fries with ketchup, or try them with a flavorful homemade dipping sauce! Some of my favorites include:
- Lemon tahini sauce (pictured)
- Greek yogurt ranch dip
- Chimichurri sauce
- Vegan cashew queso
- Tzatziki sauce – both traditional tzatziki with cucumber or beet tzatziki
Nutrition Disclaimer
As a Registered Dietitian, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients to promote good health and well-being. Additionally, I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. My nutrition philosophy encompasses an all-foods-fit approach, and I do not promote tracking calories, macronutrients, or other numbers. Nevertheless, I understand that this information can be educational and helpful for some people.
I cannot guarantee complete accuracy of the nutrition information provided here, as these numbers are estimates. Nutrition is individualized. If you have specific nutrition needs, please consult your physician or a Registered Dietitian.
