Air Fryer Carrot Fans with Spiced Labneh, Golden Dates and Seed Dukkah

Name: Air Fryer Carrot Fans with Spiced Labneh, Golden Dates and Seed Dukkah
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1 lb 5 oz medium carrots, peeled; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup labneh; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 3 oz Medjool dates; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 3 tbsp sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp white sesame seeds; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves

An original Air Fryer recipe featuring fan-cut carrots cooked until tender and caramelized, served over warmly spiced labneh with golden dates and a crunchy seed-and-oat dukkah.

20 minPrep

18 minCook

38 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g medium carrots, peeled (cut en abanico without llegar al extremo)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
15 ml honey (for the zanahorias)
2.5 ml ground cumin (divided)
2.5 ml smoked paprika (for the zanahorias)
5 g fine salt (divided, or to taste)
1.25 ml black pepper (or to taste)
240 g labneh (at cool temperature)
60 g plain Greek yogurt (for aligerar the labneh)
2.5 ml lemon zest (finely grated)
15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1.25 ml ground cinnamon (for the labneh)
80 g Medjool dates (boneless and cut in strips)
30 g pumpkin seeds (for the dukkah)
20 g sunflower seeds (for the dukkah)
20 g rolled oats (for the dukkah)
5 ml coriander seeds (for the dukkah)
5 ml white sesame seeds (for the dukkah)
10 g fresh mint leaves (chopped grueso, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

285 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

25 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

20 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairySesame

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F for 3 minutes.
2
Make parallel cuts in each carrot every 1/8 to 1/4 inch, without cutting all the way through the bottom so the carrot keeps its fan shape. Mix 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil with the honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Brush the carrots well with this mixture, making sure some gets into the cuts.
3
Arrange the carrots in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 10 minutes. Carefully fan them open a bit, turn if needed, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes more at 190°C / 375°F until tender, browned, and caramelized at the edges.
4
While the carrots cook, combine the labneh, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, the remaining 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and a pinch of the remaining salt in a bowl. Whisk until thick and spreadable.
5
For the dukkah, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, rolled oats, coriander seeds, and white sesame seeds. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a board or mortar, add a pinch of the remaining salt, and chop coarsely for a crunchy texture.
6
In the same skillet, add the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and the date strips. Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until warmed through, glossy, and lightly golden.
7
Spread the spiced labneh mixture on a serving platter. Arrange the carrot fans on top, scatter over the golden dates, and finish with the seed dukkah and chopped fresh mint.
8
Serve right away while warm, so the caramelized carrots contrast with the cool labneh and crunchy seeds.

Chef tips

To make fan-cutting easier, place each carrot between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles while slicing so you do not cut all the way through. If your carrots are very thick, add 2 to 3 extra minutes of cooking time.

Substitutions

You can swap the labneh for whipped cream cheese or thick Greek yogurt. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup, and mint with parsley or dill. If you do not have coriander seeds, use an extra pinch of cumin instead.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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