Name: Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups carrots, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cups small yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt

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Air fryer roasted potatoes and carrots are incredibly easy to make and turn out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This simple side dish is perfect for busy weeknights!

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Why I Love This Recipe

I make this recipe at least once a week because it’s so simple and delicious. The air fryer makes the vegetables crispy without using much oil, and everything cooks together in one basket. No need to turn on your oven or heat up your kitchen!

The best part? You can have perfectly roasted potatoes and carrots ready in less than 30 minutes. My family loves how crispy the edges get, and I love how easy cleanup is!

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Ingredients

Carrots, peeled if desired
Small yellow potatoes
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 380 degrees F. This helps your vegetables cook evenly.

Prepare the vegetables. Wash your potatoes and carrots. Cut the potatoes into small pieces, about the same size. Cut the carrots into similar sized pieces too. When all pieces are the same size, they cook at the same time.

Add vegetables to a bowl. Put the potatoes and carrots in a large bowl.

Add the olive oil. Pour the olive oil over the vegetables.

Add the seasonings. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt over the vegetables. Mix everything together with your hands or a spoon. Make sure all the vegetables are covered with oil and seasonings.

Put vegetables in the air fryer. Place the vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Don’t stack them too high or they won’t get crispy.

Cook the vegetables. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Shake the basket or stir the vegetables every 5 minutes. This helps them cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.

Check if they’re done. The vegetables are ready when you can easily poke them with a fork and the outside looks golden and crispy.

Serve and enjoy! Put the hot vegetables on a plate and serve right away while they’re still crispy!

Other Seasoning Ideas

Use Italian herbs like rosemary and thyme for an Italian flavor
Add some lemon pepper for a bright, fresh taste
Try Cajun seasoning if you like spicy food
Use ranch seasoning mix for a creamy, herby flavor
Add some parmesan cheese in the last 2 minutes of cooking

Recipe Tips

Cut vegetables the same size. This is very important! When all pieces are the same size, they finish cooking at the same time.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. If you put too many vegetables in the air fryer, they will steam instead of getting crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
Shake the basket often. This helps all sides of the vegetables get crispy and golden brown.
Cook time may vary. Smaller pieces cook faster than larger pieces. Check your vegetables and adjust the time as needed.
Fresh or frozen? This recipe works best with fresh vegetables. If using frozen, add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking time and don’t thaw them first.

Serving Suggestions

These roasted potatoes and carrots go well with many main dishes:

Serve with chicken, beef, or fish
Add them to a salad for extra vegetables
Eat them as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce
Pack them in your lunch box for work or school

Storage and Reheating

To store: Put leftover vegetables in a container with a lid. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat: Put the vegetables back in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. They will get crispy again! You can also use a microwave, but they won’t be as crispy.