Savory Rosemary Air Fryer Baby Carrots

These Savory Rosemary Air Fryer Baby Carrots are so easy and delicious to make! The perfect 15-minute side dish, they will be sure to impress!

I have to admit, I am not a huge side dish person. I always realize towards the end of cooking that I forgot to make some sort of side to go with our meal. However, when it comes to eating, I LOVE side dishes. Thanksgiving, sign me up for the sides. Christmas, same thing. Sides are my favorite thing to eat.

These Savory Rosemary Air Fryer Baby Carrots come together in 15 minutes and are so delicious that you will eat the whole bowl in one sitting. I know this because I did! This is the perfect recipe for people like me who are always forgetting to make a side dish. Easy, quick and delicious, you won't want to miss out!

For some other great side dish ideas, check out these Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes, this Vegan Creamed Spinach Casserole or these Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes or, this Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole!

Jump to:

• What Makes These Air Fryer Carrots The Best
• Ingredient Notes
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• FAQ's
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tips
• Other Great Sides You Will Love!
• Savory Rosemary Air Fryer Baby Carrots
• Food safety

What Makes These Air Fryer Carrots The Best

• Easy and Quick- These carrots only take 15 minutes! They are so quick that you can whip them up right before eating!
• Delicious- When air-fried, the carrots take on a sweetness that pairs so well with the savory flavors of thyme and rosemary.
• Only 4 Ingredients- Seriously, it doesn't get any easier. You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already!

Ingredient Notes

• Carrots- I used a bag of baby carrots for this recipe, it made it super simple, no chopping required. However, feel free to use regular carrots if you prefer. If you don't chop them to the size of baby carrots, you will have to adjust your cook time.
• Herbs- I love the flavors of Thyme and Rosemary. I always have them growing in my garden so I threw in some freshness. Fresh is always best in my opinion but feel free to use dried herbs as well!
• Oil- I used olive oil in this recipe, I just tossed the carrots in about a tablespoon of oil. Feel free to just spray them with canola oil in the air fryer basket or use your favorite neutral oil.

See the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

• Add the carrots to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• Toss with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper
• Add the carrots to the air fryer. Make sure to add them in a single layer so they will cook evenly.
• Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes

Hint: To fully coat the carrots, add them to a bowl and drizzle the olive oil and herbs over top. Using a spatula, give it a good toss and it will coat them completely.

Substitutions

• Herbs - If you don't have rosemary or thyme on hand, feel free to use any herbs that you prefer. I have even made these with Italian seasoning before and they turned out perfect!
• Parsnips - If you want to diversify this recipe a little, throw in some parsnips with the carrots to make it even more delicious! They will have a similar cook time, just make sure they are cut the same size.
• Vegan Parmesan - Add some vegan Parmesan to the finished carrots to really boost that savory, umami flavor.

Variations

• Spicy - If you want to add a bit of heat, add some red chili flakes in with the herbs.
• Sweet - The carrots will naturally become sweeter as they roast and become caramelized. However, if you want a sweet variation, swap out the oil and herbs and toss with maple syrup and coconut sugar!
• Pesto - After cooking, drizzle the carrots with some pesto to give it an extra flavor boost!

Check out some other delicious side dishes such as these Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes, this Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes or this Vegan Corn Casserole!

FAQ's

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.

• Air Fryer
• Glass Mixing Bowl
• Spatula

Storage

You can save the leftover baby carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The air fryer baby carrots taste great either warm or cold so they will make for a delightful addition to meal prepped lunches or a simple veggie side right out of the fridge!

I wouldn't freeze these carrots as they would turn mushy when thawing. They are best eaten within 4 days of making them.

Top tips

• All air fryers are different. Make sure you know your air fryer, it may take less or more time to cook your carrots depending on how your air fryer cooks. Check them at 10 minutes. The carrots will be done when they are fork-tender and caramelized.
• The size of the carrots will also make a difference in cooking times. If you use whole carrots, it may take more time to cook. Baby carrots are perfect for this recipe because they will cook super fast and there is no cutting required.
• Make sure to lay the carrots flat in an even layer. This will ensure that they are all cooked evenly. If you do have to overlap the carrots, you will have to increase the cooking time and toss halfway through.

Other Great Sides You Will Love!

• Easy Creamy Whole30 Coleslaw
• Vegan Cornbread Stuffing
• Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
• Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
• Warm Basil Pesto Potato Salad
• Easy Air-Fryer Frozen Vegetables

Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.