These gochujang carrots air fryer style are sweet, spicy, and perfectly roasted in under 15 minutes. A quick Korean-inspired side dish made with simple ingredients and a sticky, flavorful glaze.
In a bowl, whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil/ chili oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and salt & pepper. This will be sweet and spicy glaze.Taste and adjust the flavor, if needed.
2 tablespoon Gochujang, 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, 1 teaspoon Chili Oil, 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar/Lemon, ½ teaspoon Garlic, Salt & Pepper
Place the carrots in a big bowl and add the glaze to them. Use a spoon or your hand and coat th carrots completely with the glaze.
2 lb Carrots
Place the carrots in the air fryer basket byt leaving a gap between two carrots and do not overcrwd the batche
Preheat air fryer at 380F for 3 minutes. Air Fry at 380°F for 12- 15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway around 7 minutes. If using thicker carrots, then air fry for 2 minutes more.
Toast almonds and pistachios at 380°F for 5 minutes and then roughly chop them.
1 tablespoon Almonds, 1 tablespoon Pistachios
Top the carrots with green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped nuts.
1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
Gochujang Carrots (Air Fryer Sweet & Spicy)
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
331
mg
14
%
Potassium
416
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
18986
IU
380
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
48
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
For oven method: Roast at 425°F for 18–22 minutes.
Store leftovers for 2–3 days and reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
Add chili flakes for more heat or extra maple for sweetness.
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