Sticky Umami Carrots
Sticky Umami Carrots are tender air fryer carrots coated in a sweet and savory glaze of soy sauce, agave syrup, coriander, and chili. The glaze caramelizes around the carrots while fresh parsley adds a bright finish.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pound carrots peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley fresh and finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine the agave syrup or honey, soy sauce, vegetable oil, chili flakes, coriander, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the carrots and glaze to a cake pan 18 cm.
- Place the pan in the air fryer.
- Air fry at 190°C for 20 minutes.
- Stir the carrots every 5 minutes so the glaze coats them evenly.
- Continue cooking until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized and the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze.
- Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Cut the carrots into pieces of roughly equal thickness so they cook evenly. Stir them every 5 minutes to redistribute the glaze and encourage even caramelization. Agave syrup keeps the recipe vegan and gives the carrots a smooth sweetness. Honey creates a slightly richer flavor but makes the recipe unsuitable for a vegan diet. Regular soy sauce provides plenty of salt, so taste the finished carrots before adding any additional seasoning.Storage Advice
Store leftover glazed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 170°C for a few minutes until hot. Stir once during reheating so the glaze coats the carrots again. Freezing is possible, although the carrots will become softer after thawing.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with these glazed carrots. Its acidity balances the sweet agave glaze, while its fresh character complements the coriander, parsley, soy sauce, and gentle chili heat.Nutrition values
Calories: 112 kcal | koolhydraten: 19 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 4 g | Verzadigd vet: 1 g | Natrium: 290 mg | Suiker: 12 g