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    Baked Hot Honey Carrots (air fryer option)

    Published: Apr 2, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Introducing baked hot honey carrots (air fryer option), aka the best carrots you will ever eat. Thanks to the honey glaze these carrots get crunchy and sweet in the oven. Paired the the red pepper flakes they have the perfect sweet and spicy combination. These carrots can be made in the air fryer or the oven.

    hot honey carrots

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

    The carrots are honey glazed, sweet and spicy.

    This recipe is healthy for you and will turn a carrot hater into a carrot lover.

    These carrots are is dairy free, vegetarian and gluten free.

    baked hot honey carrots (air fryer option)

    Instructions

    carrots in a bowl with honey, oil and spices

    Add carrots to a bowl and toss with oil, honey and spices.

    carrots on sheet pan

    Add carrots to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake.

    baked hot honey carrots (air fryer option)

    Let cool and dig in!

    Ingredients

    • carrots
    • honey
    • oil
    • salt
    • pepper
    • red pepper flakes
    • garlic powder

    Storage instructions

    The extra carrots can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days.

    Equipment

    You just need your oven for this recipe. If you're looking for an air fryer recommendation I recommend the Ninja XL.

    Recipe FAQS

    Can I make this vegan?

    Yes you can use maple syrup.

    Can I use frozen carrots?

    No I do not recommend using frozen carrots for this recipe.

    Substitutions

    • honey - can be subbed with maple syrup

    Other veggie sides

    • balsamic soy brussels
    • smashed carrots
    • smashed broccoli

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    Baked Hot Honey Carrots (air fryer option)

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    These Baked Hot Honey Carrots (air fryer option) will be your new favorite way to eat carrots.

    • Author: Kristi
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 35
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: sides
    • Method: oven
    • Cuisine: american,

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 3 large carrots - cut into ½ inch thick pieces
    • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
    • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to your flavor preference)
    • black pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    2. Add carrots to a bowl and toss with honey, oil and spices. Add carrots to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through. Air fryer option: Add carrots to air fryer and air fry at 400 for 8-11 minutes, shaking once halfway through.
    3. Let carrots cool and serve with your favorite protein.

    Keywords: hot honey carrots, baked hot honey carrots

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    1. Bob

      April 22, 2023 at 12:10 am

      This is my new favorite way to eat carrots!

      ★★★★★

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