Easy Air Fryer Carrot Recipe that is also tasty and healthy.
These air fried carrots are topped with cheese for a gooey and delicious vegetarian snack or side!
Tasty and Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe.
This is a simple recipe for making a delicious and healthy snack or side recipe.
These air fried carrots are topped with cheese, making for a delicious flavor and added texture.
Did you try my recipe for Spicy Air Fried Carrots?
That recipe for vegan air fried carrots comes with a tasty aioli dip recipe for dipping the carrots into. This vegetarian air fried carrot recipe is topped with grated cheese .
To make this recipe you can use a basic air fryer. You can find a selection of air fryers at good prices here.
Frequently asked questions about air frying carrots.
Baby carrots or regular sized carrots can be used in air frying.
However, air frying times can vary due to the size of the carrots.
Baby carrots work best when they are not too wet which means that they may needed to be dried a bit before adding them to this recipe. On the other hand, larger carrots should be peeled and then cut to two to three inches in length with wider carrots sliced in half lengthwise.
Anything can be healthy as long as the ingredients in it and the method used to make it are healthy. Air frying in general is considered to be a healthier method of baking when compared to other methods.
To make this recipe healthier, use seasonings that are healthier such as lower or sodium free seasonings. Also, cut back on the amount of cheese that you use if needed.
Tips for air frying carrots.
My air fried carrots were made with regular sized carrots that have been sliced. You however, can use baby carrots, adjusting as needed when air frying.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- While my carrots were air fried at 360 for about 20 minutes. Air fryers can vary in how they cook due to size which means that your carrots may need less or more time than mine did to air fry.
- Air frying the carrots works best when they are not overlapping in the basket. For bet results, place the carrots not touching one another in the basket. You may need to air fry in batches if you have extra carrots.
- These carrots are air fried with grated cheese. It is a good idea to toss the carrots halfway through air frying to assure that everything gets baked evenly.
How to store air fried carrots.
Leftover carrots can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerator. If properly stored, these carrots should keep for a few days before getting mushy.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Maple Roasted Carrots
- Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw
- Easy Ginger Carrot Soup
- Slow Cooker Carrot Soup
- No Bake Vegan Carrot Cake Bars
- Mediterranean Diet Friendly Carrot Cake
- Asian Carrot Salad in Sesame Dressing
- Baked Carrot Fritters
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About this Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe.
This is a simple recipe for making air fried carrots. The carrots are tossed with seasonings and then air fried with cheese.
What kind of cheese is best for this recipe?
I like a harder or semi soft cheese for a recipe that as it will hold up better when heated and is easier to clean up.
- Flavorful cheese such as Swiss or Gruyere.
- Hard cheese such as Cheddar or Parmesan.
- Semi-soft cheeses such as Mozzarella or Smoked Gouda.
Ingredients needed to make this Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe.
- Carrots. Fulls sized carrots should be cut to a more uniform size, about three inches long and wider carrots can be split.
- Cheese. Grated cheese works best in this recipe.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Olive Oil. Tossed with the carrots and the seasonings.
- Cheese. The cheese should be grated.
How to make this Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe.
- Start by preparing the carrots as needed. Regular sized carrots should be cut down to about three inches. Baby carrots should be dabbed with a clean towel if needed to remove water.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360. Give the basket a quick spray with nonstick.
- In a large bowl, toss together the carrots, seasonings and the oil.
- Air fry the carrots for 10 minutes and then toss the carrots in the basket and return them to the air fryer.
- Next, air fry for another five minutes, toss, and add half of the cheese.
- Continue to air fry until the carrots appear to be crisp and the cheese has melted (another three to five minutes in most air fryers).
- Serve the carrots with the remaining cheese.
Expert Tip👉 Air fryers tend to vary in baking times so it is recommended that you keep an eye on your food while they air fry. If there are too many ingredients to fit into your air fryer at one time, simply make the recipe in batches.
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Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe, a simple vegetarian snack or side recipe for carrots air fried with cheese and seasonings.
Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Carrots - prepared as described
- ¼ cup Gouda - see post for details and alternatives.
- 2 tsp Seasonings - see post for details and alternatives.
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360. Give the basket a quick spray with nonstick.
- In a large bowl, toss together the carrots, seasonings and the oil.
- Air fry the carrots for 10 minutes and then toss the carrots in the basket and return them to the air fryer.
- Next, air fry for another five minutes, toss, and add half of the cheese.
- Continue to air fry until the carrots appear to be crisp and the cheese has melted (another three to five minutes in most air fryers). Serve the carrots with the remaining cheese.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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