Air Fryer Ranch Carrots
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Air Fryer Ranch Carrots will become your new go-to side dish! This recipe requires three of the easiest ingredients ever, goes with practically anything, and they’re zero WW points!
If you’ve followed me on Instagram in the past year, you’ve probably already made these. I’ve shared this quick and easy recipe for Air Fryer Ranch Carrots multiple times over there, and they truly go with just about anything. We rotate these right alongside my Air Fryer Green Beans and Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli when we need an easy veggie side.
Sometimes these carrots are the only veggie I can get Pepper and Birdie to eat on her plate, but honestly, that still feels like a mama win since it’s a vegetable.
What to make with Air Fryer Ranch Carrots?
- The Best Meatloaf
- Easy Baked Chicken
- Mom’s Chicken and Rice
- Skillet Pickle Chicken
- Philly Cheese Style Stuffed Peppers
How to make Air Fryer Ranch Carrots!
Start off with a bag of carrots (1 lb), cooking spray, and ranch seasoning packet.
A few things, apparently I have a lot to say for such a simple recipe:
- Carrots: I love these sweet petites and I’ve been buying this exact package for 5 + years, but I know not all grocery stores have them. Any bag of baby carrots will do, but the thicker carrots may need to be cut in half or cooked for a bit longer. Bags of carrots normally contain water to preserve the carrots a bit. Be sure to drain water and blot the carrots with a paper towel so that they cook properly.
- Cooking spray: I prefer Avocado Oil Spray especially in the Air Fryer because it cooks much better at high heat and it doesn’t leave that stick on residue that takes forever and a day to scrub off.
- Ranch Seasoning Packet: I almost always use the “buttermilk recipe” seasoning packet. There are small differences between this and the regular seasoning packet, but they taste mostly the same. The big difference is portion. In the buttermilk seasoning packet there’s just under a tablespoon of mix so I use the whole packet in this recipe, but the regular ranch seasoning packet has closer to 2-2.5 tbsp in it. Big difference! Use about a tablespoon of Ranch seasoning mix. I also recommend using Hidden Valley. Off brands are just terrible, I’m sorry.
- Air Fryer: I use the GoWISE USA 7-Quart Electric Air Fryer. It’s been good to me and I love it!
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These Air Fryer Ranch Carrots are almost completely hands off. Hands off side dishes are something I really appreciate in this stage of life.
Preheat your Air Fryer at 400 for about 4-5 minutes. Toss the carrots into the Air Fryer followed by one tablespoon of ranch dressing seasoning mix then spray fairly well with Avocado Oil Spray. Shake it up real well to coat the carrots with the seasoning. Cook at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes shaking the tray once halfway through until carrots have some crispy brown bits on’m. Mmmm! So good, folks.
We’re all done, y’all. Seriously, so easy! You could make these ranch carrots in your sleep (don’t do it in your sleep).
For awhile last year this was the only cooked vegetable Pepper would eat. She’s graduated slowly to green beans and roasted broccoli, but these were on repeat in our house daily (still are because I’m obsessed). I’d seriously buy 6 bags of baby carrots every grocery trip. I’m surprised our noses didn’t turn orange, but hopefully she’ll have good eyesight,eh?
And the shrively ones that look kind of weird and gross? They’re the best ones. We fight over those ones!
No Air Fryer? No problem. You can make these in the oven at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes or until desired texture. Just toss baby carrots with ranch seasoning on a sheet pan and spray with avocado oil spray until coated.
More Air Fryer Recipes to love:
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
If you give this recipe a try don’t forget to comment and leave a rating below!
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby carrots I use the bolthouse farms sweet petites
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix I use hidden valley
- Avocado Oil cooking spray see notes*
Instructions
- *If the carrots you buy are really thick either cut in half or cook for longer until browned
- Preheat Air Fryer for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Dry off carrots with a paper towel then place in Air Fryer with, ranch seasoning, and then spray avocado oil to coat. Give them a good few shakes so the seasoning distributes well.
- Cook carrots for 10-12 minutes shaking the basket well about half way through.
I was surprised at how delicious these were! I’ve since referenced your site and this recipe to a bunch of people…especially now since you can earn points for eating veggies on WW. Score! Thanks for another delicious recipe! #top2021
Couldn’t be any easier! Thanks Star for always posting the tastiest recipes! I steamed our carrots first (father in law is older and needs his food to be softer) then patted them dry, then tossed in a baggie with the ranch seasoning and avocado oil, then dumped in air fryer. I have the go wise air fryer and cooked the steam carrots on air fry 400 degrees and 6 minutes. They were tender enough to easily break apart with a fork, but cooked long enough to brown. I think everyone literally pile drived these carrots into their mouths I made as a side to go with your other recipe – Moms Chicken and Rixe. Super easy and super tasty! Will definitely make again. Thanks so much!
Love this air fryer carrots the only way I eat carrots now.
This is the only way I will make carrots from now on. I’ve found that using whole carrots peeled and cut work out perfectly. Highly recommend, especially for non-carrot eaters, just give them a try!
I was shocked at how good these are!! I’ve never been a huge fan of cooked carrots and it seems most recipes out there are a sweet version. These are salty and oh so good! We definitely have these on repeat:)
These are AMAZING! My kids love them, and fought over them until I started doubling the recipe.
I was pretty doubtful about this one… shouldn’t have been! Another delicious recipe! Added to our weekly rotation!
The only problem I have with this recipe is that there are never any leftovers! Everyone eats them, even the dog!
I can’t wait to make these!
We love these!
Weirdly addicting! Couldn’t stop eating them. Will definitely make again.
Tried today and loved! So easy! I added about two tablespoons of ranch for a bit more flavor
Great as a side or snack !
Hi, worlds dumbest question here. But is there a reason you add the ranch and then the oil and not the other way around? I usually toss in oil then season! So I don’t want to do something wrong!
No reason and not a dumb question, I think thats just the way I do it. I feel like either way should really work just fine. =)
Made these tonight…should they be crispy-ish or soft?
They’re soft with a bit of crispy “ends” on the carrots. if that makes sense. Definitely not a crispy french fry texture if that’s what you’re thinking.
These sound perfect for an Easter Side dish. Have you tried doubling the recipe? Is the cooking time the same? Thank you.
Just a suggestion if you have a smaller air frier: You may want to spilt the bag of carrots in half. I threw them all in the first time and didn’t really like them…they didn’t brown up like Star’s picture and were pretty hard still. But I decided to try again and half the recipe and I now understand all the rage. So. Freakin. Good!
That is SUCH a good suggestion, Shannon! I’ll be sure to include this in the recipe so that people who have a smaller one will understand. I’m happy the worked out!!
Made these as a side for dinner tonight and I’m still drooling! So simple yet so delicious!! Will definitely be making these for myself to munch on and they will definitely be on repeat as a side for dinner! (I did end up cooking them on 350 for 15 minutes, but I think this was just my air fryer situation.)
I made these tonight for the first time – fabulous!!
These are my new favorite side dish. I’m also looking for new recipes to try as I love to cook and be creative. The hubbs definitely approved also. Thanks for sharing all your recipes. I look forward to your Instagram stories everyday
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Love these!!! Im not a cooked carrot person, but OMG these are so good! Such a great snack! @smlanore