Air Fryer Carrot Bacon
This crispy, smoky carrot bacon is a fun plant-based twist that delivers satisfying crunch and flavor. Perfect for topping sandwiches and salads.
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Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- mandoline slicer
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 3 large Carrots, Peeled
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer, shave the carrots into very thin, long ribbons. You want them as thin as possible so they get crispy and mimic the texture of bacon. Aim for strips roughly the width and length of a bacon strip.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. This marinade creates the savory, smoky, slightly sweet flavor that makes carrot bacon so addictive.
- Lay the carrot strips in the marinade, turning and pressing them gently so each piece is evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, flipping them once halfway through.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Remove the carrot strips from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and arrange them in a single layer in the basket. Avoid overlapping so each piece crisps evenly.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then check the strips and flip them. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely during the last few minutes as they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly. The edges should be dark and curled while the centers may still have a slight chew, just like real bacon.
- Remove the carrot bacon from the air fryer and let it cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 minutes. It will crisp up even more as it cools. Enjoy on its own, in sandwiches, or crumbled over salads.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g
Cost: $5