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Air Fryer Carrot Bacon

Name: Air Fryer Carrot Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 medium carrots; cooking spray

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Air Fryer Carrot Bacon — Air fryers are becoming more and more popular as a healthier alternative to frying or baking. It’s no secret that we all love the taste of bacon, but it is not always easy to find time for cooking and cleaning up after it. With an air fryer, you can cook bacon in just minutes with minimal mess! And if you’re looking for something new to try, why not carrot bacon?

Carrot bacon? That’s right! Healthy carrots turned into vegan bacon using my new air fryer. This quick and easy recipe is healthier than the traditional meat counterpart, but just as delicious – because we all love a good piece of bacon, don’t we!

The Air Fryer does a fantastic job at perfectly cooking up regular bacon, so the Vegetarians and Vegans turned their attention on making perfectly roasted up carrot bacon, and the world of Tik-Tok took over, and it went viral!

If you love everything bacon, some of my favorite classical recipes are AIR FRYER CRESCENT BACON BREAKFAST RING, AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED DATES, AIR FRYER KETO BACON-WRAPPED AVOCADO BURGER BOMBS, and AIR FRYER KETO MAPLE BACON CRACK.

What is Carrot Bacon?

Carrot bacon is a delicious and healthy alternative to bacon that doesn’t involve any of the unhealthy ingredients found in traditional bacon. It’s easy to make, too! All you need are carrots, salt, pepper, maple syrup (or another sweetener), and coconut oil or olive oil. You can also add spices like garlic powder or ground cinnamon. The recipe itself will take about 45 minutes total – but it’s worth it for this savory breakfast treat!

Why You Will Love Carrot Bacon

I know that many people are going to be surprised by this, but carrots can actually make great substitutes for things like bread crumbs and even meat in some dishes. Now we’re going to show how they can work wonders with one of our favorite breakfast meats – bacon! You’ll see what we mean when you try it yourself, so let’s get cooking!

Here is why you will love carrot bacon:

Crispy
Flavorful
Vegan and Vegetarian Option
Easy
Delcious

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Carrot Bacon

Maple Syrup
Soy Sauce
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Black Pepper
Carrots
Cooking Spray

How To Make Air Fryer Carrot Bacon

Make the marinade by combining maple syrup, soy sauce, and spices in a small bowl.

Use a mandolin or a vegetable peeler to cut carrots into long thin strips. Place carrot strips into a container and pour over the marinade. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, and spray the basket with cooking oil. Place carrot strips in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes, then flip over and cook for another 2 minutes or until crispy. Repeat with remaining carrot strips.

How To Slice Carrots For Carrot Bacon:

You’ll want to slice your carrots into thin strips using a regular vegetable peeler. It’s the perfect way to get carrots to perfectly crisp up, just like real bacon.

If you do too thick, it will not crisp up the way I did and could be just bland or soggy, depending on what kind of flavor profile is desired for this dish!

One of the best things about using a vegetable peeler is all of your slices of carrot bacon will cook up at the same time.

What Are The Best Carrots To Use

Carrots are an incredibly versatile vegetable. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and they work well in both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, carrots are one of the most inexpensive vegetables at the grocery store!

There are a few options available at your local grocery store. My favorite carrots to purchase are the ones with the greens still attached. They make for a better and healthier option for air fryer carrot bacon.

Another excellent option for Air Fryer Carrot Bacon is Rainbow Carrots, which make for a beautiful bacon carrot option and look fabulous for a brunch or holiday breakfast.

What Carrots Won’t Work For Carrot Bacon

The only carrots that I have found that do not work are peeled baby carrots. They do not work because they are too small, and you end up with small pieces of bacon.

For the full experience of Air Fryer Carrot Bacon, use regular-size carrots.

How To Store Carrot Bacon

For best results, prepare carrot bacon as you want to consume it because as it cools down, it will start to soften the crispness of the carrots will disappear. However, the taste will remain and can still be enjoyed!

If you have any leftovers, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To heat, place them back into the air fryer, and make some new marinade and brush it on top, air fry at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook until warmed through.

The reheated carrots will get somewhat crispy again.

Who Started The Air Fryer Carrot Bacon

The woman who blew the world away with her viral Tik Tok is Tabitha Brown, who posted the original recipe for Air Fryer Carrot Bacon on TikTok.

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