These crunchy air-fryer carrot fries are the perfect anti-inflammatory summer snack thatll make you ditch drive-thru ones forever.

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Best of all, this easy-as-pie recipe is fully adaptable and substitution-friendly.

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Dont have one of the ingredients on hand?

Talk about a match made in heaven.

Carrots are among the top veggies with boatloads of health benefits that help support a balanced lifestyle.

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But thats not all carrots have to offertheyre also a powerfulanti-inflammatoryingredient loaded with tons of heart-healthy fiber.

Why is fiber so important, you ask?

Fortunately, carrots have tons of it, aka about3.5 grams of fiber per cup.

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How to make crunchy air-fryer carrot fries

Then, Koper seasons the fries to her liking.

To bind everything together, she adds a bit of oil, and into the air fryer they go.

Cook for 20 minutes at about 400F, until golden and crispy.

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Now, as we mentioned before, this recipe is swap-friendly.

And if carrots arent your jam, other veggies like taro and parsnip can also do the trick.

Place them in a large bowl.

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Add the cornstarch, making sure all the pieces are fully coated.

Add the paprika, onion, garlic, cayenne, salt, pepper, and oil.

Toss to combine well.

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Air fry the carrots at 400F for 20 minutes.

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