Frozen Peas And Carrots In Air Fryer

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No need to defrost! Cook Frozen Peas And Carrots In The Air Fryer for healthy side dish. They have the perfect texture, cooked straight from frozen.

fork in cooked peas and carrots

Air Fryer Frozen Peas And Carrots

You’ll love this method as a convenient way to quickly cook frozen veggies. The air fryer is perfect for making easy side dishes. Even frozen, the peas and carrots cook all the way through and keep their tender texture. You can serve them as is or add a pat of butter.

Frozen Peas And Carrots In Air Fryer

This recipe makes a great side dish, but you can also use the air fryer to cook peas and carrots to add to other dishes. Some ideas: stir fry’s, soups, casseroles, protein bowls, and so much more! Use simple seasonings or add a boost of flavor with chili powder, Italian seasoning, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Yum!

close-up of cooked peas and carrots

Love easy vegetable sides made in the air fryer? There are so many tasty options! Try Air Fryer Radishes, Fingerling Potatoes In Air Fryer, or Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli.

seasoned peas and carrots on a plate

How To Make Frozen Peas And Carrots In Air Fryer

This method is so simple, you will love it!

No need to defrost the frozen vegetables, just open the package and dump them directly into the air fryer basket.

Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the peas and carrots. Give them a shake to coat them in seasonings and then add more, to taste.

peas and carrots cooked in air fryer

Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, pausing halfway through cooking time to shake up the contents of the air fryer basket.

Once vegetables are done cooking, pour them out into a serving bowl and enjoy!

air fryer opened to show peas and carrots inside

Cooking Tips

  • Be sure to mix up the peas and carrots halfway through cooking time for best results
  • You can top the cooked peas and carrots with butter (the heat of veggies will melt the butter) or more seasonings
  • This recipe makes a healthy side dish on its own or add the peas & carrots to meals like soups, salads, or casseroles

hand holding air fryer basket with peas and carrots inside

Can I Put Frozen Vegetables In The Air Fryer?

Yes! The air fryer can cook vegetables from frozen, no thawing required. Just add a package of frozen veggies (any variety) to the air fryer basket. Season as desired and cook until tender-crisp. This method is an easy way to cook vegetables without any added fat. Once the veggies are done cooking, you can season them more or serve with a sauce.

seasoned peas and carrots in air fryer

What To Serve With Frozen Peas And Carrots In Air Fryer

This classic side dish would be delicious with a hearty, traditional main course like Instant Pot Turkey WingsAir Fryer T-Bone Steak, or Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Thighs.

fork with a bite of air fryer cooked peas and carrots

And for dessert? How about a naturally sweet treat that satisfies those cravings, like Instant Pot Sweet Potato Pie, Fried Bananas, or Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples.

serving plate with peas and carrots on top

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Frozen Peas And Carrots In The Air Fryer

No need to defrost! Cook Frozen Peas And Carrots In The Air Fryer for healthy side dish. They have the perfect texture, cooked straight from frozen.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
Keyword: Frozen Peas And Carrots In The Air Fryer
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 62kcal

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz peas and carrots frozen
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

  • No need to defrost the frozen vegetables, just open the package and dump them directly into the air fryer basket.
  • Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the peas and carrots. Give them a shake to coat them in seasonings and then add more, to taste.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, pausing halfway through cooking time to shake up the contents of the air fryer basket.
  • Once vegetables are done cooking, pour them out into a serving bowl and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to mix up the peas and carrots halfway through cooking time for best results
  • You can top the cooked peas and carrots with butter (the heat of veggies will melt the butter) or more seasonings
  • This recipe makes a healthy side dish on its own or add the peas & carrots to meals like soups, salads, or casseroles
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 10770IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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