Bob Evans Carrots Recipe (Easy Copycat Glazed Carrots)

This Bob Evans Carrots recipe gives you the same sweet, buttery glazed carrots you order on the side at Bob Evans, made at home in about 20 minutes. Tender baby carrots simmer in butter and brown sugar until the sauce turns thick and glossy. You can make them on the stovetop or in the air fryer, and both methods are below.

Glazed carrots are one of those simple sides that make a weeknight dinner feel like a sit-down restaurant meal. They taste like comfort food, but they are just carrots, a little butter, and a little sugar. Kids love them, and they go with almost any main dish.

If you love Bob Evans at home, these carrots belong next to my Bob Evan’s Pot Roast Recipe, Bob Evan’s Chicken Pot Pie Copycat Recipe, and Bob Evans Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe.

Why You Will Love This Bob Evans Carrots Recipe

• Restaurant flavor at home: Sweet, buttery, and tender, just like the side dish at Bob Evans.
• Five pantry ingredients: Carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, and a splash of water.
• Fast: Ready in about 20 minutes, start to finish.
• Two ways to cook: Simmer them on the stovetop or caramelize them in the air fryer.
• Kid-approved: Even picky eaters ask for seconds.

Bob Evans Carrots Ingredients

For exact amounts, scroll down to the printable recipe card.

• Baby carrots: A 1-pound bag is the easiest choice. Whole carrots work too if you cut them into even 2-inch pieces.
• Unsalted butter: Makes the glaze rich and silky. If you only have salted butter, skip the added salt.
• Brown sugar: Light or dark both work. Dark brown sugar gives a deeper, molasses-like flavor that tastes closest to the restaurant version.
• Kosher salt: Just a pinch balances the sweetness.
• Water: Steams the carrots tender on the stovetop before the glaze thickens.
• Fresh parsley (optional): A sprinkle on top adds color.

How To Make Bob Evans Carrots

Stovetop Method (Classic)

Step One: Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step Two: Add the baby carrots, brown sugar, salt, and water. Stir until every carrot is coated.

Step Three: Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the carrots start to soften.

Step Four: Remove the lid and cook 5 to 8 minutes more, stirring often, until the carrots are fork-tender and the sauce cooks down into a thick, shiny glaze.

Step Five: Spoon the carrots and glaze into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.

Air Fryer Method (Caramelized)

Step One: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step Two: Melt the butter, then toss it with the carrots, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Leave out the water.

Step Three: Spread the carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until tender and lightly browned on the edges.

Step Four: Pour any glaze left in the bowl over the hot carrots, toss, and serve.

Want more ways to cook carrots in the air fryer? Try my Air Fryer Baby Carrots or Air Fryer Glazed Carrots made with honey.

Bob Evans Carrots Recipe Tips

• Cut evenly: If you use whole carrots, cut every piece about the same size so they finish cooking together.
• Watch the glaze at the end: Once the lid comes off, sugar can go from glossy to scorched fast. Keep stirring and lower the heat if it bubbles hard.
• Don’t crowd the air fryer: A single layer lets the hot air reach every carrot so the edges caramelize.
• Test with a fork: The carrots are done when a fork slides in easily but they still hold their shape.
• Make it ahead: Cook the carrots up to a day early, then rewarm them in a skillet with a teaspoon of butter.

Bob Evans Carrots Variations

• Cinnamon glazed: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the brown sugar. For a fully spiced version, try my Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Glazed Carrots Copycat Recipe.
• Honey glazed: Swap half the brown sugar for honey.
• Maple glazed: Use pure maple syrup in place of the brown sugar for a fall twist.
• Savory garlic: Skip the sugar and roast with garlic instead, like my Air Fryer Garlic Roasted Carrots.
• Pantry shortcut: No fresh carrots? My Air Fryer Canned Carrots show you how to use a can instead.

What To Serve With Bob Evans Carrots

Serve these glazed carrots the way Bob Evans does, next to a hearty, homestyle main. They are perfect with my Bob Evan’s Pot Roast Recipe and a side of my Bob Evan’s Potato Recipe. For steak night, pair them with Blackstone Filet Mignon or an Air Fryer Black and Bleu Steak. Chicken fans should try them with my Air Fryer Rosemary Chicken Breast.

Bob Evans Carrots Recipe FAQs

What are Bob Evans carrots made of? Bob Evans glazed carrots are tender carrots coated in a sweet, buttery brown sugar glaze. This copycat uses baby carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, and water.

Can I use regular carrots instead of baby carrots? Yes. Peel them and cut them into even 2-inch pieces. Thicker pieces may need a few extra minutes.

Can I use frozen carrots? Yes. Add them straight from the freezer on the stovetop and simmer a few minutes longer. For the air fryer, thaw and pat them dry first so the glaze sticks.

Why is my glaze runny? It needs more time uncovered. Keep simmering and stirring until the liquid reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Can I double this recipe? Yes. Use a wide pan on the stovetop so the glaze can reduce, or air fry in batches.

How To Store and Reheat Bob Evans Carrots

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. The texture gets a little softer after thawing.
• Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium-low heat, in the microwave, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes

More Copycat Bob Evan’s Recipes

Dinner

• Bob Evan’s Pot Roast Recipe
• Bob Evan’s Mushroom and Onion Chopped Steak Recipe
• Bob Evan’s Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
• Bob Evan’s Fried Chicken Copycat Recipe
• Bob Evan’s Chicken Pot Pie Copycat Recipe

Soups and Sides

• Bob Evans Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
• Copycat Bob Evan’s Cheddar Baked Potato Soup
• Easy Copycat Bob Evans Mac And Cheese Recipe
• Bob Evan’s Potato Recipe
• Copycat Bob Evans Colonial Dressing Recipe

Breakfast and Bread

• Copycat Bob Evans Hotcakes Recipe (Buttermilk)
• Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Recipe (Easy Copycat)
• Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Recipe (Copycat Patties)
• Bob Evans Banana Bread Recipe (Copycat Nut Bread)