Ingredients

• 1 serving cooking spray
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey)
• 1 tsp grated orange zest
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ½ pound baby carrots
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 204°C and spray basket with cooking spray
2. Mix: Combine melted butter, hot honey, orange zest and cardamom in a bowl. Reserve 1 tbsp of sauce
3. Season: Toss carrots in remaining sauce mixture until evenly coated
4. Cook: Air fry for 15-22 minutes, tossing every 7 minutes until carrots are tender
5. Finish: Blend orange juice with reserved sauce and toss with cooked carrots
6. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste
7. Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like basil or chives

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