Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

These seasoned Air Fryer Frozen Carrots are delicious and a great way to bring color to your plate! Ready in less 15 minutes and little to no prep time.

Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

Air frying Trader Joe's frozen rainbow carrots coins is a quick, colorful, and nutritious way to add a burst of flavor and texture to any meal. These vibrant carrots—often a mix of orange, purple, yellow, and red—are packed with nutrients and bring a natural sweetness that intensifies in the air fryer.

By air frying, you can get a beautiful caramelized exterior with a tender inside, all in just minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish, a healthy snack, or a meal-prep staple, air-fried frozen rainbow carrots offer a fuss-free option with maximum flavor.

Why you'll love this Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

• Simple - with only only 1 ingredient to make it delicious recipe!
• Quick - these can be made in less than 15 minutes.
• Colorful - I love the colors of these carrots and they are Beta Carotene Rich!

Ingredients

• Bag of Trader Joe’s frozen carrot coins

Tips & Tricks

Make sure you keep tossing the carrots or there will be spot of frozen. There could also be spots that can burn.

Tools to make this easy recipe

The Cosori Air Fryer is my favorite air fryer because of the big basket. It’s perfect for a variety of recipes.

How to make Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

1. Remove the carrots from the package and transfer them to the air fryer basket.
2. Cook for 5 minutes at 390F. Shake the basket around and return to air fryer.
3. Cook for another 5 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket again. 
4. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until carrots are at desired texture and doneness

What to serve with Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

These are a great side dish for all types of meals. I love to pair these carrots with all kinds of Air Fryer proteins, like Frozen Chicken thighs, Frozen Salmon or Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets.

If you are looking to add more vegetables to your plate try these Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus or Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower.

How to store

Transfer the leftovers to a glass airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

How to reheat

Place carrots in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 390F or place on a microwave safe plate and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Air Fryer Frozen Carrots

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian

These seasoned Air Fryer Frozen Carrots are delightfully soft and sweet in flavor! For the best colorful carrot side dish in less 15 minutes! Plus there is little to no prep time!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Total Time 14 minutes mins

Servings 3.5

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

• air fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 14 oz Trader Joe’s frozen carrot coins

Instructions

 

• Remove the carrots from the package and transfer them to the air fryer basket.
• Cook for 5 minutes at 390F. Shake the basket around and return to air fryer.
• Cook for another 5 minutes. Shake the air fryer basket again.
• Cook for another 2-3 minutes until carrots are at desired texture and doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

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