Carrot fritters are sweet, savoury and crisp — a great way to use up carrots and a brilliant brunch or lunchbox bite. The air fryer crisps them with just a spray of oil. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make carrot fritters in an air fryer?
A: Mix grated carrot into a thick batter, shape into patties, spray with oil, and air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 10–12 minutes.
Q: How do you stop them being soggy?
A: Squeeze excess moisture from the grated carrot first.
The method
Grate the carrot and squeeze out excess moisture so the fritters crisp rather than steam. Mix with flour, egg, spring onion and spices (cumin or coriander are lovely) into a thick batter, shape into patties, spray with oil, and air fry until crisp and golden, turning once.
The recipe
Air Fryer Carrot Fritters
Ingredients
- 3 carrots, grated
- 80g flour, 1 egg
- Spring onion, cumin
- Oil spray
Method
- Squeeze moisture from the grated carrot.
- Mix into a thick batter.
- Shape into patties; spray with oil.
- Air fry at 190°C for 10–12 minutes.
Tips
- Squeeze the carrot dry for crisp fritters.
- Thick batter so they hold shape.
- Spray with oil for golden colour.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make carrot fritters in an air fryer?
Grate and drain carrot, mix into a thick batter with flour, egg and spices, shape into patties, spray with oil, and air fry at 190°C for 10–12 minutes.
How do you stop carrot fritters being soggy?
Squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated carrot before mixing, and keep the batter thick so they crisp rather than steam.
Can you make them vegan?
Yes — swap the egg for a flax egg or chickpea flour to bind, and use plant milk if needed.