The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Searching for a delicious dinner dish that works as a side or as the main? Air fryer carrots and potatoes fit the bill!
These carrots and potatoes are filling, mouthwatering, and super easy to make. You can spice them just the way you like them, and they pair nicely with many other classic dishes!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this simple carrot and potato combo recipe:
- Potatoes – PEI, Russet, Yukon Gold or White potatoes work well.
- Carrots – Use fresh carrots without blemishes.
- Oil – We use avocado oil, but you can also use olive oil, canola oil or similar.
- Garlic powder – Adds extra flavor, but is optional.
- Italian seasoning – Alternatively you can use dried herbs of your choice, such as rosemary or thyme.
- Salt – Enhances the overall flavor of the dish; adjust to taste.
- Black pepper – Adds a hint of spice; adjust to taste.
Recipe Tips
- You can use different types of potatoes for this recipe – russet potatoes, PEI potatoes, fingerling potatoes, white potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes all work.
- Feel free to season the carrots and potatoes however you like. We usually like to keep things simple with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. You could also add rosemary, smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
- It’s important to cut the carrots and potatoes into roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the potatoes and carrots may not cook evenly.
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Step by Step Instructions
First, rinse the potatoes and carrots and dry them. You don’t need to peel them (we usually don’t) but you can if you prefer.
Cut the potatoes into roughly 1-inch-sized cubes. This works well by first cutting the potatoes into 1-inch slices lengthwise, then cutting these slices into smaller pieces.
Next, also cut the carrots into pieces, roughly 3/4 to 1-inch thick. If the carrots are very large, you can first cut them in half lengthwise.
For thinner carrots, this step is not required – in fact we wouldn’t recommend it as otherwise they might be done cooking too quickly compared to the potatoes.
When done cutting the carrots and potatoes, preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
While you wait for the air fryer to preheat, place the carrots and potatoes in a bowl.
Add the oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss or stir until the carrots and potatoes are evenly coated.
When the air fryer is preheated, add in the carrots and potatoes. Gently shake the air fryer basket so that the veggies settle in one even layer – there shouldn’t be much overlap.
Air fry the potatoes and carrots at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15-17 minutes total, or until everything is cooked and slightly crispy on the outside. You can test the tenderness with a fork.
Shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes during cooking to ensure the potatoes and carrots cook evenly.
When done, remove the carrots and potatoes from the air fryer and serve. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have leftovers, place them in a sealed container and store them in the fridge. You should eat them within 3-4 days – but the fresher the better since the carrots and potatoes can get softer over time.
We recommend reheating these veggies in the air fryer so they can get slightly crispy again. Alternatively, if you don’t mind them being soft, you can also reheat them in the microwave.
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Air Fryer Carrots and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes, e.g. russet, white or yukon gold
- 1/2 pound carrots
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes and carrots, then pat them dry. There's no need to peel them but you can if you wish.1 pound potatoes, 1/2 pound carrots
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch-sized cubes and the carrots into thick slices (approximately 3/4 to 1 inch thick). If the carrots are very thick, you can cut them in half first (don't do this if your carrots are on the thinner side).
- Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, place the cut carrots and potatoes into a bowl. Add the oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss or stir until evenly coated.1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- When the air fryer is preheated, add the carrots and potatoes. Shake the air fryer basket so that the vegetables are in one even layer.
- Air fry the potatoes and carrots at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15-17 minutes total, or until cooked and slightly crispy on the outside. Test the tenderness with a fork. Shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to help with even cooking. The exact cooking time can vary slightly depending on your air fryer.
- When done, remove the carrots and potatoes and serve.
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Notes
- Russet potatoes, PEI potatoes, fingerling potatoes, white potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes all work well for this recipe
- You can adjust the seasoning to your taste
- It’s important to cut the carrots and potatoes into roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, otherwise the potatoes and carrots may not cook evenly.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
This recipe was first published in October 2022 and updated in January 2025.
