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Air Fryer Carrots with Ricotta Mustard Sauce

Roasted carrots become sweet and tender under a creamy ricotta and mustard sauce, with lemon, honey and almonds adding freshness and crunch. This colourful air fryer side feels polished enough for guests yet remains wonderfully easy. Serve it while warm.

Roasted carrots become sweet and tender under a creamy ricotta and mustard sauce, with lemon, honey and almonds adding freshness and crunch. This colourful air fryer side feels polished enough for guests yet remains wonderfully easy. Serve it while warm.

What you'll need.

For the carrots

  • 600 g carrots, cut into sticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp ricotta
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 30 g almonds, chopped

How to make it.

  1. Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  2. Spread them in one layer and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
  3. Stir together the ricotta, Greek yogurt, mustard and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Spoon the sauce onto a serving plate and arrange the warm carrots on top.
  5. Drizzle with honey, scatter over the chopped almonds, and serve.

My tips.

Cut the carrots to a similar thickness so they become tender at the same pace. For a nut-free variation, replace the almonds with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Good to know.

Can I roast the carrots ahead?
Yes. Reheat them in the air fryer for 3 minutes and assemble just before serving.

Can I replace the ricotta?
Thick Greek yogurt or soft goat cheese will make a delicious sauce.

What does this side suit?
It pairs especially well with chicken, pork, fish, or a grain-based vegetarian meal.

Prep 12 min · Cook 15 min · Total 27 min · Serves 4

Nutrition.

~210 kcal · Protein 6 g · Fat 11 g · Carbs 25 g (approximate, calculated automatically)

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