These air fryer carrots are tossed in a honey-butter sauce that’s flavored with orange and cardamon. They’re tender, delicious, and can be on your table in less than half an hour.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::20 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 serving cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
Combine butter, honey, orange zest, and cardamom in a bowl. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside.
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Add carrots to remaining sauce and toss to coat. Place carrots in the air fryer basket.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer, tossing every 7 minutes, until carrots are roasted and fork-tender, about 15 to 22 minutes.
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Mix orange juice with reserved honey-butter sauce. Toss with cooked carrots until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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Recipe Tip
Garnish with fresh basil or chives for added color and flavor.