Air Fryer Carrots (Sweet & Spicy)

These air fryer carrots are tossed in melted butter with hot honey, orange zest, and cardamon for a spicy, tender, and delicious side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Combine butter, honey, orange zest, and cardamom in a bowl. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside. Add carrots to remaining sauce and toss to coat. Place carrots in the air fryer basket.

Step 3

Cook in the preheated air fryer, tossing every 7 minutes, until carrots are roasted and fork-tender, about 15 to 22 minutes.

Step 4

Mix orange juice with reserved honey-butter sauce. Toss with cooked carrots until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.