'Genius' air fryer honey and bacon carrots recipe will transform your Christmas dinner

Give your Christmas dinner sides a festive twist on the big day with this recipe that can be done in under 15 minutes in the air fryer (Image: Getty)

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and it's a mad dash to complete last-minute shopping, food prep and gift wrapping in time.

TikTok creator and cookbook author Nate Anthony, better known as Bored of Lunch, has been prepping his followers for the festive season with easy, delicious recipes that require minimal effort.

At the start of December, Nate unveiled a quick and tasty vegetable dish to jazz up traditional Christmas sides, transforming one of the holiday's most beloved vegetables, reports LeicesterLive.

If you're tired of the same old boiled carrots, Nate's recipe is a game-changer, using ingredients already in your pantry from the Christmas food shop, and it skips the tedious prep work.

What's more, Nate utilises his handy air fryer, ensuring the carrots are ready in just 12 minutes – a real lifesaver when the Christmas dinner rush hits.

This veg dish can be cooked completely in the air fryer (Image: Getty Images)

His video has racked up over 116,600 views so far.

Fans of food and air frying have been buzzing about Nate's holiday creation.

Kylie exclaimed: "Omg such a good idea. I love how you say bacon."

Another viewer said, "Omg I need to try these," and Auvenus added, "Looking absolutely delicious."

If you're scrambling for some last-minute ideas for your festive side dishes, don't fret, there's still time to dash out for any final Christmas food shopping.

Air Fryer Honey & Bacon Wrapped Carrots

Ingredients

• 10-12 baby carrots
• 50g honey
• One packet of streaky bacon
• Chopped nuts
• Rosemary twigs to garnish

Method

Microwave the carrots for five minutes so they soften, removing the need to boil. However, you can boil the carrots until tender, if you prefer.

Wrap each of the baby carrots in bacon then drizzle in honey. Place the carrots in the air fryer, air frying for 12 minutes at 190℃.

Once cooked, garnish the carrots with the herbs and nuts. Serve immediately with your Christmas dinner - enjoy!