These Air Fryer Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze are the perfect side dish. They're not just delicious; they're quick, easy, and a fantastic way to elevate your veggie game.
Air frying is one of my favorite cooking methods. You can roast veggies so much quicker than in the oven with little to no oil. When you roast vegetables, they release their natural sugar making them even more flavorful.
If you loved my air fryer acorn squash recipe, then this recipe is for you!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Kid-friendly: The whole family will love these carrots with the sweet soy glaze.
- Quick and easy: Using an air fryer is the best way to roast carrots. It takes much less time than in the oven with minimal effort.
- Perfect side dish: These carrots can be paired with almost any main dish!
Ingredient Notes
- Soy sauce - I always use less sodium soy sauce. If you are using regular, you may want to cut back on the soy sauce in the glaze.
- Miso paste - You can find miso paste in most regular grocery stores or in any Asian market.
Variations
- Leave off the glaze for simple roasted carrots.
- For a sweeter glaze, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or more maple syrup.
- To make them sweet AND spicy, add some red pepper flakes.
- Add ½ teaspoon of sesame oil to the glaze and then sprinkle some sesame seeds on the roasted carrots.
- Add some minced fresh garlic or garlic powder to the glaze.
Instructions
1. First, wash, peel and cut your carrots. I like mine cut into sticks so they look like carrot fries. For best results, try to make your carrot pieces close to the same size so they cook evenly.
2. Place the carrot pieces in a bowl with the olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and black pepper. Stir to coat.
You don't need to use too much salt and pepper as the glaze will give the carrots lots of flavor.
3. Place the sliced carrots in the air fryer basket. I recommend using parchment paper that's made for the air fryer for easy cleanup. Try to fit them in a single layer.
4. Bake at 375° for 6 minutes. Shake the basket around or flip the carrots and bake for another 6 minutes. You want the carrots to be tender golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the soy glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, miso paste, and ground ginger. Set aside.
6. Place the roasted carrots on a plate. Add a few tablespoons of the glaze on the carrots and stir them to coat. You will not need to use all of the glaze.
Save the leftover glaze to use on other veggies like broccoli, green beans or Brussels sprouts. It's also delicious on crispy tofu.
7. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- It's important to try to get the carrot pieces close to the same size. This way they will cook evenly without any burnt ends or hard carrot pieces.
- The soy glaze isn't super sweet as the miso paste adds a salty umami flavor. You can leave out the miso or add more maple syrup if you want the glaze to be sweeter.
Storage Tips
Refrigerator
Store the cooled glazed carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat
You can either reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the oven for about 5 minutes at about 350 degrees f.
Serving Suggestions
These carrots are a great side dish as they can go with pretty much anything. I like serving them with creamy vegan pasta or lentil sloppy Joes.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! Just follow the same steps, but roast the carrots on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 400°F until they're tender and slightly crispy. This typically takes about 25 minutes.
Absolutely! You can use regular carrots, baby carrots, or colorful heirloom varieties. Just adjust the cooking time if needed.
Both! The soy glaze has a wonderful balance of both sweet and savory flavors. It's made with soy sauce, a touch of sweetness, and other ingredients to create a delicious coating for the carrots.
Sure. You can substitute soy sauce with tamari or a soy-free alternative like coconut aminos to accommodate soy allergies.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Carrots With Sweet Soy Glaze
Ingredients
Roasted Carrots
- 6 carrots
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Sweet Soy Glaze
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon miso paste
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- First, wash, peel and cut your carrots. I like mine cut like carrot sticks. Try to make your carrot pieces close to the same size so they cook evenly.
- Place the carrot pieces in a bowl with the olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Place the carrots in the basket of an air fryer.
- Bake at 375° for 6 minutes. Shake the basket around and bake for another 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the soy glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, miso paste, and ground ginger.
- Place the roasted carrots on a plate. Add a few tablespoons of the glaze on the carrots and stir them to coat. You will not need to use all of the glaze.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- It's important to try to get the carrot pieces close to the same size. This way they will cook evenly without any burnt ends or hard carrot pieces.
- The soy glaze isn't super sweet as the miso paste adds a salty umami flavor. You can leave out the miso or add more maple syrup if you want the glaze to be sweeter.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
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