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Air Fryer Potatoes and Carrots

Air frying vegetables is a simple method to create a savory and delicious side dish for all to enjoy. Fried to perfection with a hint of olive oil and seasoned with herbs you likely already have in your pantry, these air fryer potatoes and carrots are perfect for a side, snack, or mixed into a salad or pasta. Enjoy!
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 83 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer (we use a 5 quart air fryer)

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces gold potatoes approximately 2 potatoes
  • 6 ounces carrots approximately 2 carrots
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry your carrots and potatoes. Peeling is optional.
    10 ounces gold potatoes, 6 ounces carrots
  • Chop the potatoes and carrots into pieces that measure about 1 inch by 1 inch in size.
  • Transfer the pieces to a medium-sized bowl and add olive oil. Use your hands to toss the potato and carrot pieces until they are evenly coated with the olive oil.
    2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Gently sprinkle your seasonings (salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried parsley, garlic powder, and smoked paprika) and use a spoon to stir until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
    ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Preheat your air fryer to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once preheated, carefully add your potato and carrot pieces to the air fryer basket (you should hear a sizzle when they first hit the basket).
  • Air fry for approximately 10 minutes.
  • When done, use tongs to remove the vegetables, or pour the contents onto your serving platter.
  • Serve immediately (while warm) or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 16.9gProtein: 1.95gFat: 1.16gSaturated Fat: 0.169gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.193gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.727gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 2.73gVitamin A: 7223IUVitamin C: 23.5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.77mg
Keyword air fryer, carrots, potatoes
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