Roasting is my favorite way to prepare veggies, so I wasn’t surprised by how much I loved this Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe. They are not only easy to make, they are delicious too.
Vegetable side dishes always make the perfect side to many of our meals. If you love roasting vegetables as much as we do, also try Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Recipe, How to Roast Acorn Squash and Roasted Red Potatoes.
You may also love Crock Pot Glazed Carrots Recipe or if you prefer something sweeter (like with brown sugar), try Sweet Glazed Carrots. These are so easy because you just throw them in the crock pot and are delicious served with Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast, Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe, Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf and The Best Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe.
We also love Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe and Delicious Roasted Green Beans for a quick and easy side that the entire family will love. Everyone also loves these Grilled Green Beans.
Why Make this Recipe:
I promise these oven-baked carrots are simple to make. The easy side dish recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and I love to serve it at holidays too.
Only 3 ingredients are needed for this easy side dish recipe. I love easy recipes that have as few ingredients as possible. It keeps the cost down, too, which is always an added bonus.
Ingredients:
- Baby Carrots
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
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Variations Ideas:
- Carrots – Use whole carrots instead of baby carrots. Peel carrots and cut them into smaller pieces for a faster cook time, but otherwise, they should taste the same as the baby carrots.
- Seasoning – Add your favorite fresh herbs to this roasted carrots recipe to adjust the flavor to your preference. We have added fresh parsley, oregano, and thyme.
- Add Honey – Add 2 tablespoons of honey to make honey-roasted carrots if you prefer sweeter carrots.
- Oil – Use your favorite cooking oil. I used olive oil in this recipe, but any cooking oil would work.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1 – First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then lay out the carrots and cut them into quarters so you have sticks. This makes them cook faster and makes them easier to eat for the kids.
Step 2 – Next, line a baking sheet with foil (if you want) and spray it with nonstick spray. I prefer to line the sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place the carrots in a single layer on the covered baking sheet.
Step 3 – Then drizzle the olive oil over the carrots on the sheet pan and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Step 4 – Lastly, toss to coat the carrots with the oil and seasonings.
- Step 5 – Then roast in the oven for about 20-22 minutes until the carrots are tender or to the softness that you prefer.
Recipe Tips:
- Prepare Carrots – Cut the carrots into about the same size pieces. This ensures that the carrots cook evenly.
- Baking Sheet – Line the baking sheets with foil to prevent the carrots from sticking to the pan and for easy clean up.
- Combining Ingredients – Toss the carrots with oil and seasoning to fully coat the carrots for so much flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Store the leftover roasted carrots in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. We think they taste even better the next day.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated thoroughly.
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Oven Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized sticks, about 3 to 4 inches long and ½ inch thick.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, if desired, and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots into a single layer, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and lightly browned around the edges.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Can one use an air fryer for this recipe, and if so, what temperature should I use and how long should the carrots cook?
Linda – Yes, this recipe can easily be made in the air fryer. I would air fry at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until the carrots are tender. If you try it out, please come back and let me know how it turns out!