Browned butter and thyme meet smoke and char in this Traeger Grilled Carrots Recipe for a quick, reliable side that fits any menu.

Traeger Grilled Carrots

I love making carrots on the grill because it softens the carrots and concentrates their sweetness. A short rest lets the butter cling so every bite tastes balanced, not greasy. Thick, large carrots work best, since they won’t overcook before they color. If yours are very thick, split them lengthwise for even cooking. If they are very thin, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

This recipe is always a hit, and is a welcome change-up from your typical grilled sides. The recipe scales cleanly, holds up on a buffet, and lands on the plate looking like you tried harder than you did.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

Pellet-grill friendly, weeknight fast.
Browned butter brings nutty, toasty flavor.
Simple ingredients, big range for add-ins.
Kid-friendly texture with a light char.
Works with steak, chicken, seafood, or burgers.

More Easy Traeger Recipes here!

Grilled Carrots Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Large Carrots – Thick carrots stand up to grill heat and stay tender-crisp. Split lengthwise if extra large. Baby carrots work in a pinch, though texture skews softer.
Olive Oil – Helps browning and keeps the carrots from sticking. Avocado oil or melted ghee are fine stand-ins for higher heat.
Salt – Seasons and draws out sweetness. Kosher salt gives you control; sea salt is great too.
Butter – Browns into a nutty sauce that loves carrots. Ghee won’t brown the same but handles heat well if you need dairy solids out.
Black Pepper – Cracked fresh for gentle bite. Swap in Aleppo or a pinch of crushed red pepper for a mild kick.
Fresh Thyme – Bright herbal finish. Try dill for seafood nights, parsley for all-purpose, or rosemary for beefy mains.

Blackstone Asparagus

How To Make Perfect Carrots On The Grill

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Prep The Carrots – Wash well, leave peels on, pat dry. Toss with olive oil and salt.
Preheat The Grill – Set Traeger to 350°F.
Grill – Place carrots on the grates or a raised rack. Close the lid and cook about 20 minutes, turning once, until tender with light char.
Brown The Butter – In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook butter, stirring, until golden with toasty bits on the bottom. Pull from heat.
Finish And Serve – Plate carrots, spoon on brown butter, add black pepper, and shower with fresh thyme.

Get my easy Side Dish recipes!

Grilled Carrots FAQ

How long do carrots take to cook on the grill?

A typical carrot does not take very long to grill. You want a temp between 300°F and 325°F. Let them get a bit browned up, but not burned or charred. You want the carrots to have some “bite” left too, so don’t overcook them!

If you have very large carrots, you can slice them in half before grilling to shorten the cook time. If they are very small, make sure to watch closely and remove while they still have some “bite” left.

Your definition of “done” for carrots and mine may differ. I really enjoy my vegetables to have some life left in them. If you prefer very soft vegetables, adjust the grilling time accordingly. You can also blanch the carrots before grilling if you like them extra soft.

What’s the best seasoning for grilled carrots?

Season your carrots by coating them with a slick of olive oil, then season them. The oil helps hold the seasoning on the carrot. Don’t peel the carrot first either. Sure, you can and should wash the carrot, but the skin of a carrot, like the skin of a potato, has tons of nutrition and flavor. Peeling it off is unnecessary. Just make to rinse the carrot. Don’t worry about those little hairy roots either. Those will burn right off anyway.

Is browned butter required?

Browning butter for your carrots puts the perfect final touch on them. You can brown the butter on the grill, but just make sure to watch it. It will melt quickly, but you want to let it brown. Just make sure not to let it burn! I prefer browning butter on the stovetop.

Browned butter is divine. Burned butter I am pretty sure is what hell tastes like. When you see the white milk solids in the butter start to get tan in color, then keep a close eye. It is a very thin line between perfect browned butter and garbage.

Can these be served cold?

Grilled carrots taste great wonderful hot or cold. If you save some and refrigerate for later, then I recommend sprinkling a bit of balsamic vinegar on it and serving it as a grilled carrot salad.

How long do these keep in the fridge?

Grilled carrots keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, easily. I don’t recommend freezing.

Chili Crisp Zucchini

24 Incredible Traeger Recipes

Best Things To Serve With Traeger Carrots

Traeger grilled carrots serve as the perfect side with a variety of dishes. You can also serve them on a charcuterie plate as well.

Yield: 6 servings

Traeger Grilled Carrots

These easy grilled carrots are flavored by the grill, some browned butter, and fresh herbs. The perfect easy side dish!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound large carrots
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
fresh thyme

Instructions

Wash your carrots thoroughly, but do not peel them.
Pat the carrots dry and coat them with the olive oil.
Add the salt to the carrots.
Pre-heat your grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the carrots either on a raised rack or directly onto your grill.
Close the grill and let cook for approximately 20 minutes.
While the carrots are cooking, get out a small saucepan and cook the butter over medium heat.
Stir the butter constantly to avoid burning.
When you start seeing small brown bits at the bottom of the pan, the butter is browned. Pull it from the stove.
Pull the carrots from the grill and plate them.
Drizzle the carrots with the browned butter and add the pepper. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Traeger Grilled Carrots