Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Carrot Chips are a healthy and easy snack or side dish made by air frying thinly sliced carrots with a blend of aromatic spices. This recipe offers a delicious alternative to traditional chips with a perfect balance of smokiness, garlic, and onion flavors, all prepared quickly in an air fryer for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound carrot chips or sliced carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick)
Seasonings
- Olive oil spray, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel and slice the carrots into chips about 1/4 inch thick if not using pre-cut carrot chips. Pat the slices dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better crisping.
- Season the carrots: Place the dried carrot chips in a large mixing bowl and lightly spray them with olive oil to help the seasonings stick and aid in crispiness.
- Add spices: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) over the carrots. Toss the mixture well until all chips are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket: Spread the seasoned carrot chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure even air circulation and cooking.
- Air fry the chips: Cook the carrot chips at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Shake or toss the basket halfway through cooking to promote uniform crispiness.
- Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove the carrot chips once they are crisp and golden. Serve immediately as a healthy snack or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the carrot slices are as evenly thin as possible and pat them dry before seasoning.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on your air fryer’s model and the thickness of your carrot slices.
- You can omit smoked paprika for a milder flavor or replace it with cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and re-crisp in the air fryer for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound (about 3/4 cup carrot chips)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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