Roasted Carrots with Chilli Oil & Garlic Yoghurt

Why you'll love this...

This dish is super addictive. It's spicy, cool, salty, sweet, soft and crunchy all in one. This dish feels like like it came straight from a restaurant, but it’s secretly simple. The carrots go soft and sweet in the air fryer while the garlic yoghurt brings cool, creamy contrast. The crispy chilli oil hits with heat and umami. And if you add the optional nuts you get a textural balance between the soft roasted carrots and the crisp and crunchy nuts. It’s sensory dopamine on a plate, with barely any fuss.

Cooking Time
Around 20 mins
Ingredients

For the carrots

  • 4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunky sticks or wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-3 teaspoons of Crispy Chilli Oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: Toasted nuts or seeds

For the Yoghurt

  • 3 heaped tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Pinch of salt
Method
  1. Roast the carrots: Toss chopped carrots with olive oil and salt.
    • Air fryer: 200°C for 15–20 mins until golden.
    • Oven: 200°C (400°F) for 30–40 mins, flipping halfway.
  2. Make the garlic yoghurt: In a bowl, combine yoghurt,  garlic (use a garlic crusher or chopped garlic from the freezer) and a crack of black pepper. Stir well.
  3. Assemble: Spread the yoghurt onto a plate. Top with roasted carrots. Drizzle with chilli oil.
  4. Finish: Sprinkle over nuts or seeds if using. Serve warm or at room temp.

Pairings
  • Proteins: This works beautifully with Roast chicken or crispy salmon. gs
  • Grains: Pairs exceptionally well with lentils or chickpeas.
  • Add-ons: Top with roasted nuts or seeds for texture and extra protein or turn it into a full meal by stirring in chickpeas and adding your favourite protein.
Tips
  • Air fryer = fewer steps, faster result, less cleanup
  • Garlic yoghurt can be prepped in advance and used across meals
  • Batch roast carrots and use leftovers with eggs or grains later
  • Use pre-cut carrots or baby carrots to skip chopping

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