Tender on the inside with lightly crisp edges, these air fryer carrots and potatoes make an easy, wholesome, and flavorful side dish for busy weeknights or family dinners. The vegetables are tossed with oil, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then cooked until golden, creamy, and fork-tender. Simple ingredients, quick prep, and reliable results make this air fryer side dish one you will want to make again and again.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Carrots and potatoes are a classic, comforting combination. The potatoes become soft and creamy inside, while the carrots turn sweet, tender, and flavorful. Together, they make a balanced vegetable side dish that pairs well with many main courses.
- This air fryer carrots and potatoes recipe is simple and budget-friendly. It uses everyday ingredients, requires minimal prep, and cooks faster than many oven-roasted vegetable recipes. It is a practical option for weeknight dinners, meal prep, holidays, or casual family meals.
- The seasoning is savory, smoky, and easy to adjust. Italian seasoning adds an herby flavor, smoked paprika brings warmth, and the garlic and onion powders make the vegetables extra delicious without much effort.
- Clean-up is easy. Since everything cooks in the air fryer basket, there are fewer dishes than with traditional roasting methods.
- You can customize this side dish to your taste. Try a different potato variety, add fresh parsley before serving, sprinkle with grated parmesan, or finish with a small drizzle of balsamic glaze if you enjoy a sweet and tangy touch.
Key Ingredients And Variations
- Carrots: Peel the carrots and slice or chop them into about 1-inch pieces. Carrots usually take a little longer to cook than potatoes, so cutting them slightly smaller helps everything finish at the same time.
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, and baby potatoes can all work well. Some varieties crisp more than others, but the recipe remains delicious with any of these options. You can peel the potatoes or leave the skin on if you prefer. If you keep the skin, scrub the potatoes well before chopping.
- Oil: Avocado oil and olive oil are both good choices. A neutral cooking oil also works. A light spray of cooking oil during cooking can help encourage crisp edges.
- Seasoning: This recipe uses dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. The mix is simple but flavorful. You can adjust the amounts to your preference or use a different spice blend if desired.
How To Make Air Fryer Carrots And Potatoes
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit before adding the vegetables.
Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes. Cut the carrots slightly smaller than the potatoes so they cook evenly.
Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the carrots and potatoes to a large bowl and toss them with oil until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and toss until every piece is well coated.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, then add the seasoned carrots and potatoes in an even layer.
Cook for 25 to 28 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly crisp around the edges.
More Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Apples
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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
Tips
- Although many roasted vegetable recipes recommend cutting everything the same size, potatoes often cook faster than carrots in the air fryer. For best results, cut the carrots slightly smaller than the potatoes.
- Shake the basket often. This helps the vegetables cook more evenly and gives more pieces a chance to crisp around the edges.
- Use cooking oil spray as needed. A light spray halfway through cooking can help prevent dryness and improve browning.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. If the basket is too full, the vegetables will steam instead of roast. Cook in batches if you double the recipe or use a smaller air fryer.
- Serve immediately. Air fryer carrots and potatoes are best enjoyed hot, right after cooking, when the edges are at their crispest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Poke both a carrot and a potato with a fork. If they feel tender and the potatoes are creamy inside, they are ready to serve.
No. Peeling is a personal preference. If you leave the skins on, scrub the vegetables well before chopping because both carrots and potatoes grow in soil.
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Air Fryer Carrots and Potatoes
Priscilla Lawrence
Equipment
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Sharp knife
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Cutting board
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Large bowl
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Wooden spoon
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Air fryer
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Spray cooking oil
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and chopped, about 2 to 3 potatoes
- 1 pound carrots peeled and chopped, about 3 to 5 carrots
- 1 tablespoon oil or a little more if needed
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 400° Fahrenheit.
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Chop the potatoes and carrots into bite-size pieces, cutting the carrots slightly smaller than the potatoes.
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In a small bowl, mix the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the carrots and potatoes in a large bowl. Add the oil and toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
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Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and toss again until well coated.
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Lightly spray the hot air fryer basket with cooking oil. Add the seasoned carrots and potatoes and cook for 25 to 28 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Spray lightly with cooking oil halfway through if needed.
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When the vegetables are fork-tender and lightly crisp, remove them from the air fryer. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the carrots a little smaller than the potatoes for more even cooking.
- If you double the recipe, cook in batches if your air fryer basket is not large enough to hold the vegetables in a single, even layer.
- Cooking time can vary by a few minutes depending on the air fryer model and the size of the vegetable pieces.
- The nutrition values are approximate for one suggested serving using the ingredients listed and may vary depending on portion size and optional additions.
Nutrition
Calories: 153.4 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 31.6 g |
Protein: 3.5 g |
Fat: 2.2 g |
Fiber: 6 g
About Priscilla Lawrence
Hi there, I’m Priscilla Lawrence. Welcome to Sprinkled With Balance, where I share elevated and approachable nutrient-rich recipes that are not overly restrictive, complicated, or boring. Based in California and born and raised in France, I am a mom of two, former certified nutritionist, recipe developer, and food photographer.