A healthier alternative to fried potato chips, these air fryer carrot chips are easy to make in a matter of minutes. Choose from a savory herb or sweet cinnamon seasoning, the chips are a delicious way to eat your veggies!
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These delicious air fryer carrot crisps have become a surprising favorite in our house! So easy to make, they are a super tasty and healthy snack or side dishthat will leave you feeling satisfied.
Carrots are a great vegetable as they work well with both savory and sweet seasonings. The savory veggie chips are made with Italian herbs and garlic, and the sweet ones with brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Or, come up with your own!
Next time you get the munchies, whip up a batch of these instead of reaching for the potato chips!
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Spicy Plantain Chips too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Healthier: Low in carbs, calories and fat, these carrot chips are full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. They only require a little oil for cooking.
- Quick and easy: Just season the carrot chips and air fry. This is such a simple recipe!
- Easy to adapt: I'm sharing a sweet and savory version with you, but you can easily make up your own flavors with pantry staples.
- Make ahead: Once cooked, these air fried carrot chips have a pretty good shelf life and are freezer friendly too.
- Dietary info: This recipe is vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- Carrots: I used ready cut carrot chips from the store. Alternatively you can use a mandolin or a sharp knife to cut whole carrots.
- Oil: A little oil is needed so that the seasonings stick to the carrots and also helps them to brown and cook evenly. Use a high heat neutral oil like avocado, canola or vegetable.
- Savory seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian herbs.
- Sweet seasonings: Brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
How to make air fried carrot chips
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- Toss the carrot chips in the oil and seasonings (photo 1).
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket (photo 2).
- Cook til browned and crispy round the edges (photo 3).
Recipe Variations
You can easily adapt these air fryer carrot chips to suit your tastes by using different seasonings. Try a mix like taco or Cajun seasoning, or make things spicy with some chili flakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I bought ready cut carrot chips from the store for ease and convenience, but you can easily cut your own using a mandolin or sharp knife. Cut the slices thin, but not wafer thin, and as evenly as possible for he best results.
If you don't have an air fryer, you can oven bake your carrot chips instead. Oil and season them and place in an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. They will take around 25 minutes in a pre heated oven at 400F.
These carrot chips have crispy edges, but are slightly softer in the middle. They don't have the same texture as fried potato chips, but are delicious in their own right! We seriously couldn't stop eating them!
Serving Suggestions
These air fryer carrot chips can easily be served as a low carb side dish with favorite mains like Cottage Pie or Chicken Cordon Bleu. They are also delicious served as a snack with dips like:
Make Ahead, Storage and Reheating
Air fried carrot chips will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, let them cool fully before storing. They can be enjoyed cold, but will loose some of the crunchy texture. To get them crispy again, pop in the air fryer at 400F for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- If cutting your own carrot chips, it's best to cut them on the diagonal and as evenly as possible. A mandolin works great.
- Make sure that each piece of carrot is well coated in the oil and seasonings so that they crisp up and cook evenly.
- Have fun making these with different seasoning mixes!
- Recipe is easily doubled, though you may want to shake the basket and extra couple of times during cooking.
Easy, quick and super delicious, these air fryer carrot chips are a tasty low carb and healthy snack or side dish. Mix up the seasonings depending on your mood!
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs
- Air Fryer Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole
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Air Fryer Carrot Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces carrot chips (225g / half a bag of carrot chips)
- 1 tablespoon oil
Savory seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sweet seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380F / 190c.
- Place the carrot chips in a bowl with the oil and choice of seasonings. Toss well to combine.
- Place the carrots in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- For crispier chips, increase the cooking time to 15 minutes, but keep your eye on them so that they don't burn.
Notes
- If cutting your own carrot chips, it's best to cut them on the diagonal and as evenly as possible. A mandolin works great.
- Make sure that each piece of carrot is well coated in the oil and seasonings so that they crisp up and cook evenly.
- Have fun making these with different seasoning mixes!
- Nutritional information is based on one serving of savory carrot chips.
- Recipe is easily doubled, though you may want to shake the basket and extra couple of times during cooking.
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