Chef Poppy O'Toole, known as the viral 'Potato Queen', has shared her secret to perfectly roasted carrots for a Sunday roast, swapping the oven for an air fryer. In a recent TikTok video, she demonstrated how to make maple-roasted carrots entirely in the air fryer, claiming it delivers a 'mouth-watering' texture while freeing up oven space.
O'Toole's method involves placing thick carrots, sliced in half or into chunks, directly into the air fryer with a light spritz of oil, without pre-boiling. After ten minutes at 180°C, the carrots are tossed in a simple maple butter glaze made from melted butter and maple syrup, then returned to the air fryer for another 10 to 15 minutes with the remaining glaze drizzled over.
The video has garnered over 120,700 views and 3,335 likes, with comments praising the dish as 'mouth-watering'. However, some viewers expressed scepticism about the maple syrup flavour, though one commenter said they would still try it.
O'Toole recommends serving the carrots with a sprinkle of flaky salt and any butter from the bottom of the basket. The air fryer method not only enhances texture but also simplifies the cooking process, making it a convenient alternative for roast dinners.
