how long to boil carrots

It takes about 4 to 6 minutes to boil sliced carrots, 7 to 8 minutes for baby carrots, and 10 to 15 minutes for whole carrots. Carrots are done when they are fork tender. Boiling time can vary slightly depending on the size and thickness of the carrot pieces and personal preference for tenderness. For a crisp-tender texture, shorter boiling times around 4 to 5 minutes for slices are ideal, while longer boiling up to 10-15 minutes will result in softer carrots.