Air Fryer Carrot Fries
Ready in about 26 minutes.
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Sweet, crisp-edged carrot fries with a tender bite, a colourful veg-packed alternative to chips. The air fryer caramelises the natural sugars and crisps the outsides using barely any oil, a hit with kids and adults alike.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 600 g carrots, cut into batons
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Cut the carrots into fry-sized batons about 1 cm thick.
- 3Toss with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 4Air fry for 14-18 minutes, shaking every 8 minutes.
- 5Cook until the edges are crisp and caramelised.
- 6Season with extra salt and serve.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the batons a uniform thickness so they crisp evenly.
- Do not crowd the basket or they will steam.
- A dusting of parmesan in the last few minutes is delicious.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer carrot fries steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the shake every 8 min, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer carrot fries?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 14-18 min, shake every 8 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer carrot fries ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer carrot fries serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.