How Long to Cook Honey-Glazed Carrots (Whole or Halved) in the sheet pan
Specification: 2 lb whole medium carrots or halved lengthwise, tossed with 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp butter, salt, in a single layer
3-Step Execution Protocol
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange honey-glazed carrots (whole or halved) (2 lb whole medium carrots or halved lengthwise, tossed with 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp butter, salt, in a single layer) on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
Cook for 22–28 mins. Flip at the 15-minute mark for even browning.
A paring knife slides into the thickest carrot with no resistance; edges are caramelized where they touched the pan and the honey-butter has reduced to a sticky glaze pooling around them, not a thin watery layer. Rest for 0 minutes before serving.
No internal temperature target — carrots are judged by knife-tender texture and glaze reduction, so the field is omitted rather than guessed (HR-2). The 400°F/22–28 minute window reflects standard convection roasting for whole medium carrots or lengthwise halves; baby carrots or coins finish 6–8 minutes sooner.