Air-Fried Carrots with Tahini Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• For the Tahini Lemon Sauce:
• 1/4 cup of tahini
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Place the carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, honey, and salt until smooth.
5. When the carrots are done cooking, transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the tahini lemon sauce.
6. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision.
• Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds and is high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
• Air frying is a healthy cooking method that uses little to no oil and results in food that is still crispy and flavorful.