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Air Fryer Carrots and Potatoes Recipe

This easy air fryer carrots and potatoes recipe makes the perfect side dish with minimal effort. Learn how to make deliciously crispy and flavorful roasted carrots and potatoes in the air fryer with this simple recipe.
Author: Harry & Johan
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. baby potatoes if using larger potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Air Fryer: Make sure to preheat the air fryer fully before adding the vegetables. This helps ensure the high heat necessary for crisping the potatoes and carrots. Set to 400°F which is ideal for properly roasting root veggies without burning.
  • Toss Vegetables with Oil and Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, olive oil, and all the seasonings. Toss until everything is evenly coated. This fully distributes the oil and spices and prevents unevenly cooked vegetables.
    1 lb. baby potatoes, 3 medium carrots, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. black pepper, ½ tsp. onion powder, ½ tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Arrange in Single Layer: Add the coated potatoes and carrots to the preheated air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd them. Arranging them in a single layer allows for maximum exposure to the hot air circulating for fast, even cooking.
  • Cook 15-20 Minutes: Air fry for 15-20 minutes initially, shaking halfway through. The exact cooking time will vary based on the size of vegetable pieces and your particular model of air fryer.
  • Shake Halfway: Important! After 10 minutes, pause to shake the basket of veggies. This helps redistribute them for the most evenly browned potatoes and carrots.
  • Check Doneness and Continue Cooking: After shaking, cook for another 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender and the edges are crispy browned. For extra crispy veggies, cook a minute or two longer.
  • Season and Serve: Fresh from the air fryer, the potatoes and carrots will be hot and perfectly cooked. Give them a final seasoning to taste with salt and pepper before serving, or garnish with some fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy your side of crispy air fryer carrots and potatoes!

Notes

  • Cut potatoes and carrots into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking
  • Toss chopped veggies in oil and seasonings to evenly coat
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches if needed
  • Fully preheat air fryer to 400°F before adding vegetables
  • Cook for 15-25 minutes, shaking basket halfway through
  • Test veggies for fork-tender doneness and crispy edges
  • Season with more salt and pepper after cooking if desired
  • Allow leftovers to fully cool before storing
  • Store cooked carrots and potatoes in airtight container up to 1 week
  • Reheat leftovers in 400°F oven or air fryer, adding oil helps recrisp
  • Freeze leftovers in freezer bags up to 2-3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 756mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7666IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg