These Air Fryer Potatoes and Carrots are an easy side dish with crisp, golden edges and tender centers.
The vegetables are tossed with a simple seasoning blend and a touch of brown sugar, which adds subtle sweetness and helps them caramelize as they cook.
This Air Fryer Recipe is ready in about 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknight dinners or serving alongside chicken, steak, or pork.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How long to cook Potatoes and Carrots in Air Fryer?
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Why Aren’t My Potatoes Cooking in the Air Fryer?
- Storing, Freezing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- Try these other Air Fryer Recipes next...
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 🗒️Shopping List
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20–25 minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4
Main Ingredients: Potatoes, baby carrots, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning
Why You’ll Love It: The potatoes and carrots cook together in one basket, require very little prep, and develop crisp edges with a slightly sweet and savory flavor.
Best For: Easy weeknight side dishes, holiday dinners, or serving with chicken, pork, and steak.
Equipment Needed:
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl - I like to use a mixing bowl with a lid so I can shake everything together and evenly coat the potatoes and carrots with the oil and seasonings.
- Sharp knife
Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or russet potatoes all work. Cut them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Carrots: Baby carrots are convenient, but peeled whole carrots cut into thick pieces can also be used.
- Oil: Vegetable, avocado, or olive oil can be used.
- Seasoning: Replace the Italian seasoning with ranch seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or your favorite all-purpose spice blend.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Cover the potatoes and carrots in vegetable oil.
Step 2: Combine the seasonings together in a small bowl and then add them to the vegetables.
Step 3: Toss to coat the potatoes and carrots in the seasonings.
Step 4: Put the potatoes and carrots in the air fryer basket.
How long to cook Potatoes and Carrots in Air Fryer?
Step 5: Air fry for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
Step 6: Continue cooking until fork tender.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO: Pat the potatoes and carrots dry after washing, then arrange them in a single layer so they cook evenly and get crispy.
❌ DO NOT: Overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the vegetables may steam instead of developing crisp, golden edges.
Why Aren’t My Potatoes Cooking in the Air Fryer?
Cut the potatoes into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate as the carrots. Avoid overcrowding the basket, and shake it halfway through cooking to help everything brown evenly.
There is no need to boil the potatoes first for this recipe. If they are still firm, continue air frying for a few more minutes, checking often so the outside doesn’t become too dark.
That keeps the useful information while getting readers to the recipe faster.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Air fry at 360°F for 3–5 minutes, or until heated through and crisp again.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended because the potatoes and carrots may become soft after thawing.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can use parchment paper in an air fryer. It's safe to use and is great to use with foods that might stick to the basket as it makes clean up easier. Add some holes to the parchment paper before placing it in the air fryer to allow better airflow and prevent the paper from flying around.
It is recommended to arrange them in a single layer for the best results. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around each potato, so they cook uniformly and get crispy on all sides.
If you have a large batch of potatoes, it's best to cook them in multiple batches rather than stacking them on top of each other. Be sure to shake or turn the potatoes halfway through the cooking process to ensure even browning.
Try these other Air Fryer Recipes next...
Looking for more air fryer recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Try my Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe, Air Fryer French Fries or even my Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks.
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Air Fryer Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes cut into evenly sized chunks
- 3 cups baby carrots
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Method
- Wash the potatoes and carrots, then pat them completely dry.
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized 1-inch pieces.
- Add the potatoes and carrots to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with vegetable oil and toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, salt, parsley, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the potatoes and carrots in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for tenderness. If needed, continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
Tips
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized 1-inch pieces so they cook at the same rate as the carrots.
- Pat the vegetables completely dry before adding the oil and seasonings to help the edges crisp.
- Arrange the potatoes and carrots in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 360°F for 3–5 minutes, or until hot and crisp.
- The vegetables can be washed and cut a few hours ahead, but keep them refrigerated and pat them dry before seasoning and cooking.
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Laura @ Our Grand Lives says
These look so delicious! Two of our favorite sides together! Can't wait to try this recipe. Pinned!
Lois says
Thank you!!!
Jennifer says
My son just recently purchased an air fryer, and has been trying new things. Now I want to get an air fryer for our house. I am definitely going to try these, as they are my favorite 2 veggies. Stopping in from Senior Salon Pit Stop.
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Lois says
Thank you Esme!