Hot Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe - Milk Glass Home & Kitchen

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Hot honey glazed carrots are the best veggie side yet are super simple to make! Sweet carrots are roasted until tender, then coated with a generous drizzle of hot honey for a little heat to balance the sweetness. Perfect for the holidays or any night of the week!

oval baking dish holding hot honey glazed carrots.

I know hot honey is old news to most people, but we rarely buy store-bought condiments so it took us years to try this stuff. I get why it is so popular!

Since we already have honey and red pepper flakes on hand, I started making my own homemade spicy honey. It’s perfect for serving over roasted veggies, stirring into vinaigrettes, drizzling over warm biscuits, and so much more.

But, I think it might be perfect on these roasted carrots. It really wakes them up and I love the sweet and spicy combination.

If you love hot honey carrots, try this easy roasted honeypatch squash recipe or my creamy celeriac puree. Both are great for fall and winter!

spearing roasted hot honey carrots with a fork.

Why you’ll love this hot honey carrot recipe

Extremely easy to make
Sweet and spicy in all the right ways
Crowd-pleasing flavor
Best side dish
Fun twist on candied carrots for the holiday table
Easy way to serve more root vegetables

milk glass bowl with peeled rainbow carrots, olive oil, hot honey, salt, and butter.

Ingredients

Fresh carrots – Use whole carrots, peeled and trimmed to remove the tops. I used rainbow carrots and loved the different color variations.
Olive oil – Or avocado oil.
Kosher salt
Homemade hot honey – This recipe is made with honey, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Super simple!
Unsalted butter – Melted to create a simple hot honey butter sauce.
Fresh herbs – Mince and sprinkle fresh parsley or a little fresh thyme over the carrots for a pop of color.

Equipment

Sheet pan
Parchment paper
Tongs
Serving dish
Small sauce pan

How to Make Hot Honey Glazed Carrots

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the carrots on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and toss to combine. Make sure each carrot is coated.
Roast for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots caramelize on the outside and are tender on the inside. Remove from the oven.
Add butter and hot honey to a small saucepan. Melt over low heat and stir to combine.
Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the carrots and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve and enjoy!

drizzling oil over carrots on a sheet pan.

sprinkling rainbow carrots with kosher salt.

Storing Suggestions

Store any leftover carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, either microwave or spread the carrots on a sheet pan and bake at 375 F until heated through.

Tips & Variations

Watch the cooking time. Thinner carrots will cook faster than larger carrots. I don’t worry about it too much, but you can always remove the skinnier roasted carrots first and let the thicker ones keep roasting.
Increase the spice levels. For really spicy carrots, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or sprinkle red chili flakes over the carrots before roasting. You can also add a teaspoon hot sauce to the hot honey glaze.
Garnish with lemon juice. A little acid can brighten up the whole dish. Squeeze with a little lemon juice just before serving.
Add cheese. I love sprinkling these carrots with a little feta cheese or goat cheese too. The salty, creamy flavor is great with the sweet carrots!
Use sliced carrots. Instead of whole carrots, slice them into 1/2 inch thick carrot rounds. They’ll roast much faster, so check around 15 minutes.

How to Serve

We enjoy serving these carrots with any sort of roasted meat, like roasted chicken, baked chicken thighs, and more. They look (and taste) fancy enough to serve at the holidays, but are really easy enough to make any night of the week!

overhead view of an oval baking dish holding roasted rainbow carrots topped with hot honey and parsley.

FAQs

Can you use baby carrots?

Yes, if you’d like. You’ll want to reduce the roasting time as they are thinner than whole carrots and will roast faster.

Do you have to peel the carrots?

I do recommend it. The peels have a slightly bitter taste. You’ll get the best flavor without them.

Can you roast carrots in the air fryer?

Yes, you can definitely prepare the carrots in the air fryer, if you prefer. They’ll generally cook a little faster like that, so check on them after 15 minutes and shake the air fryer basket once or twice.

Related Recipes

roasted rainbow carrots topped with hot honey.

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