My air fryer carrot fries are deliciously crispy and sweet. Coated with parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, these can be a great substitute for potato fries if you want something a little lighter.

Ingredients

To make my air fryer carrots, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Carrots – 1 lb (450 grams) carrots
Garlic Powder – 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp of olive oil
Parmesan – 4 tbsp grated parmesan (grate at home)
Lemon – 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt – 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
Pepper – 1/4 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
Parsley (optional) – a handful of fresh parsley (for garnishing), about 1 tbsp finely chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Peel the carrots and cut them into fries.

Step 2 – Mix the lemon juice, garlic powder, half the parmesan (2 tablespoons), olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 3 – Toss the carrot fries in the mixture.

Step 4 – Preheat the air fryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions (or for about 3 minutes if unsure).

Step 5 – Air fry the carrot fries at 390°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Flip them halfway through so they get a bit charred on both sides, or toss them a few times throughout the cooking time.

Step 5 – Serve them with the remaining parmesan on top and fresh parsley.

Some Serving Ideas

My juicy burger round-up should be your first stop. Like I said above, carrot fries, a little like sweet potato fries, can be a great alternative to regular fries.

I also love to serve these with salmon (like this blackened salmon recipe) or crispy chicken tenders.

What did you serve them with? I’d love to know in the comments. Enjoy every sweet, crispy, and earthy bite, and prepare for plenty of wandering hands in the bowl!

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