Sweet & Spicy Carrots - Air Fryer Recipe

Sweet & Spicy Carrots

15-22 mins
beginner
400°F
Vegetarian
Gluten Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey)
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ pound baby carrots
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep: Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 204°C and spray basket with cooking spray
Mix: Combine melted butter, hot honey, orange zest and cardamom in a bowl. Reserve 1 tbsp of sauce
Season: Toss carrots in remaining sauce mixture until evenly coated
Cook: Air fry for 15-22 minutes, tossing every 7 minutes until carrots are tender
Finish: Blend orange juice with reserved sauce and toss with cooked carrots
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste
Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like basil or chives
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