Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots

These tender and roasted carrots cooked in the air fryer can be on your table in less than half an hour. Tossed in a honey-butter sauce and sprinkled with your choice of fresh basil, chives, or just salt and pepper.

Step: 1

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

Step: 2

Combine butter, honey, orange zest, and cardamom in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside. Add carrots to the remaining sauce and toss until all are well coated. Transfer carrots to the air fryer basket.

Step: 3

Air fry until carrots are roasted and fork tender, tossing every 7 minutes, for 15 to 22 minutes. Mix orange juice with reserved honey-butter sauce. Toss with carrots until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 129 calories; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 19.3g; fat 6.1g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 206.4mg.

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