Air-Fryer Carrot Fries

Make These Air-Fryer Carrot Fries whenever you’re craving a sweet-and-savory fry!

Move over potatoes; make room for carrots. These sweet-and-savory carrot fries are the new side dish, and for good reason. Not only are they nutritious, but they’re delightfully tasty, too. With the look and crunch of sweet potato fries, but with the mellow sweetness of carrots, these fries will bring a whole new level to your next burger night. Bonus: they’re made with an air fryer, which cuts the use of oil. Not only are these tender and crisp, but they’re far less greasy than regular fries. They’re a little bit sweet, a little bit salty, and perfectly packed with flavor.

Of course, we recommend playing around with all that flavor. Create your own dipping sauce, try adding a fresh and unexpected garnish, or use them to top a juicy burger in place of a tomato. Additionally, whereas regular potato fries are definitely popular as a casual food, carrot fries are just as comfortable being called gourmet as they are casual.

If you’re unsure about swapping out potatoes for carrots, you can try mixing in both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes. The mix of all three starchy root vegetables will have your air fryer basket loaded with flavor. Whichever way you do it, trust us: these air-fryer carrot fries are going to be a hit.

Are Air-Fryer Carrot Fries Healthy?

There is little doubt that air-fryer carrot fries are a healthier option than the more traditional, deep-fried potato French fries. For starters, the air fryer takes away so much of the grease and oil needed with traditional fries (instantly cutting out the biggest reason why fries aren’t so healthy). Equally important, you’ll be getting a big dose of carrots in your diet.

Carrots are naturally low in calories. They’re also high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. If you need to stay away from dairy, simply omit the sprinkle of cheese at the end or use a plant-based variety.

Carrot Fries From Around The World

While the recipe calls for black pepper and garlic powder, the seasoning on these carrot fries is entirely up to you. Cooking fries of any kind is the perfect opportunity to play around with various seasonings. In fact, you could infuse these carrot fries with flavors from all over the world.

For example, a little bit of cayenne, coriander, and cumin could give you Indian carrot fries. Meanwhile, if you prefer Italian-inspired fries, feel free to sprinkle these carrot fries with a couple of teaspoons of dried basil, rosemary, or oregano. With pepper, paprika, and chili powder, you can create Mexican-style carrot fries. Finally, if you mix paprika, cinnamon, and pepper flakes, you’ll have Mediterranean carrot fries. Of course, you can feel free to mix and match spices any way you want. The possibilities are almost endless.

Serving Suggestions

In theory, carrot fries can be used as a side dish for just about anything. They’ll go well with a burger but also complement something like Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs or Air-Fryer Salmon. Carrot fries are also great with less formal meals, like Low-Carb Keto Sloppy Joes. Finally, since these carrot fries don’t take long to prepare, they can be a nice side dish for a quick lunch, especially alongside a Chicken Pesto Sandwich.

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