Air Fryer Carrot Bacon
Description
Crispy, smoky, sweet Air Fryer Carrot Bacon — the viral vegan bacon made from thinly sliced carrots and a quick maple-soy marinade. Vegan, vegetarian, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large carrots
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray, olive or avocado oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the carrots lengthwise into long, thin strips.
- Place the carrot strips in a shallow container, pour the marinade over them, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the basket with oil.
- Arrange the strips in a single layer, without overlapping. Air fry for 3 minutes, flip, then cook 2 more minutes until the edges are crispy. Repeat with remaining strips.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.
Equipment
- Vegetable Peeler
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Slice thin and even for the crispiest result — thick strips stay soft.
- Don't overcrowd the basket; work in batches so air circulates.
- Best fresh. Store leftovers in the fridge 3–4 days; re-crisp at 350°F with a brush of fresh marinade.
- Gluten-free: use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Cooking times vary by air fryer model — start checking at the 4-minute mark.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 504mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 146IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg