Air Fryer Carrot Bacon
Air Fryer Carrot Bacon is a delicious and healthy alternative to the classic breakfast meat! Compatible with vegan and vegetarian diets, this nutritious twist is so easy to fry up extra crispy in your air fryer!
Servings: 4
Calories: 58kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/16 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 large carrots
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Combine liquid smoke, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup in a medium bowl.
- Trim the carrot ends, peel them, and slice them with a sharp knife or a mandoline, making long, thin strips.
- Pour the marinade sauce into a flat container and add the carrot strips in layers, making sure the marinade covers both sides. Let the carrot slices marinate for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350º F and spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the carrot strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry the carrots for 8-10 minutes. flipping them halfway through.
- Remove the carrot bacon strips from the air fryer and lay them on a cooling rack in a single layer. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6045IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
Notes
- Cut the carrots into thin slices. Use a slicer or a mandolin to get uniform slices.
- Preheating the air fryer helps ensure that the carrot bacon starts cooking immediately when placed inside, leading to a more even and crispy result.
- Arrange the marinated carrot slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow for proper air circulation. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Keep a close eye on the carrot bacon as it cooks. Cooking times can vary based on the thickness of the slices and the specific air fryer model. Check for crispiness and flip the slices if needed to ensure even cooking.
- The carrots are soft and wet once you remove them from the air fryer. By placing them over the cooling rack, the cooling process is essential to achieve a crispy consistency. Avoid stacking the carrots because they will stick together while they dry.
- Carrot bacon is best when served immediately after cooking to preserve its crispy texture. If you need to reheat leftovers, use the air fryer for a few minutes.