Carrot Sticks — Maple Glazed Carrots
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These carrots trade basic seasonings for a sweet and savory maple glaze. After air frying, the carrots are tossed in a simple mixture of maple syrup, melted butter, and cinnamon. You'll find the full recipe and air frying instructions on this page.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt
For the maple glaze (toss after cooking):
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (real, not pancake syrup)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- pinch cinnamon
- pinch flaky salt
Season it upThis variation is self-seasoned
Steps
- 01Cut, oil, and salt the carrots per the base recipe.
- 02Air fry per food page.
- 03Toss the hot carrots with maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and flaky salt.
Real maple syrup, not the corn syrup stuff. The difference matters in a recipe this simple. Real maple has a complex flavor with vanilla and caramel notes. Pancake syrup just tastes like sugar. The butter carries the maple flavor onto every surface and the flaky salt on top creates sweet-salty contrast.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 02Peel carrots and cut them into evenly sized sticks.
- 03Toss the carrot sticks with oil and the Honey Mustard Glaze or Maple Bacon seasoning.
- 04Place them in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
- 05Cook for 15 minutes, tossing them well halfway through.
- 06Check for a fork-tender center and caramelized edges.
- 07Let cool slightly before serving as they retain a lot of heat.
Recipe Notes
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Season it up
Pairs well
Meal Prep
Stores 5 days. Reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 4-5 minutes. Root vegetables are the best meal prep vegetables; they reheat almost as good as fresh.
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