Air Fryer Ranch Carrots
Description
Crispy-edged air fryer ranch carrots made with three ingredients in about 20 minutes, with exact cook times for baby carrots, coins, and sticks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, (baby carrots, or whole carrots cut into ½-inch coins or 3-inch sticks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix, divided
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill, or parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- If using whole carrots, peel and cut into ½-inch coins or 3-inch sticks. Pat the carrots completely dry with a towel.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil until evenly coated, then add 1 tablespoon of the ranch seasoning and toss again. Reserve the remaining tablespoon.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the carrots in the basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Cook at 400°F for 12–18 minutes depending on cut (coins 12–14, sticks 14–16, whole baby carrots 15–18), shaking the basket halfway through. They're done when the edges are browned and a knife meets slight resistance in the thickest piece.
- Transfer to a bowl and toss immediately with the reserved ranch seasoning. Top with fresh dill or parsley and serve.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Ranch packets vary in salt. If salt is the first ingredient on yours, start with 1½ tablespoons.
- Adding all the seasoning before cooking will scorch the dried herbs. Split it.
- Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated; reheat at 380°F for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 641mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18946IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 0.4mg