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air fried potatoes and carrots on cutting board for serving

Air Fryer Potatoes and Carrots

5 from 10 votes
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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 83

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

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer Pictured: 5-quart air fryer. Recently purchased a new air fryer (linked).

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry your carrots and potatoes. Peeling is optional.
    10 ounces gold potatoes, 6 ounces carrots
  2. Chop the potatoes and carrots into pieces that measure about 1 inch by 1 inch in size.
    overhead image of chopped potatoes and carrots in bowl next to cutting board
  3. 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
  4. 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
    overhead image of chopped potatoes and carrots in bowl with added seasonings
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. 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).
    overhead image of seasoned potatoes and carrots in air fryer basket
  7. Air fry for approximately 10 minutes.
    overhead image of roasted air fried potatoes and carrots in air fryer basket
  8. When done, use tongs to remove the vegetables, or pour the contents onto your serving platter.
  9. Serve immediately (while warm) or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
    overhead image of air fried potatoes and carrots in white serving bowl near blue tea towel

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

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