If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy air fryer side dish, look no further than air fryer carrots and parsnips.
This simple yet tasty recipe is ideal for serving alongside a whole roast chicken or even air fryer salmon.
Plus, it only requires a few ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and cook.
How to Make Air Fryer Carrots and Parsnips
A similar process is followed when you separately make air fryer parsnips or carrots. But as carrots and parsnips take roughly the same amount of time to cook in an air fryer, it makes sense to cook them together in the same basket.
What You Need:
The below quantities are enough to serve four people – you will need about 100g per person. If you want to print this recipe out, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- 400g carrots
- 400g parsnips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to season
The Air Fryer I Used:
I used a Ninja Dual Air Fryer, but you can use any air fryer. You may need to adjust the quantities depending on the size of the air fryer you are using.
Related: Air Fryer Buying Guide
Making It:
Start by washing the carrots and parsnips. You can optionally peel the vegetables, or if you prefer, leave the skin on.
Slice the carrots and parsnips lengthways – try to cut them to similar sizes; this will help them to cook evenly.
Put the prepared carrots and parsnips in a bowl and add the olive oil (or your choice of oil). Add the chopped rosemary, a little salt and pepper to season (optional) and mix everything so that the vegetables are well-covered and as evenly coated as possible.
Transfer everything to the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking at the 7 to the 8-minute mark.
At 15 minutes, check to see if they are ready; they will be browned on the outside and soft in the middle.
More Air Fryer Side Dishes
An air fryer is perfect for cooking side dishes, especially if the oven is busy cooking a meat joint.
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts and Bacon
Air Fryer Carrots and Parsnips
Carrots and parsnips are ideal for cooking together in the air fryer. Cook in freshly chopped rosemary or drizzle with honey and garlic for a delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 400g carrots
- 400g parsnips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Wash and slice the carrots and parsnips. You can optionally peel them first.
- Place carrots and parsnips in a bowl and add the olive oil; shake about to ensure they are covered.
- Add the chopped rosemary, salt and pepper and mix together.
- Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 142mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 7gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Helga
Saturday 16th of December 2023
Can this recipe be made in advance then reheated in then oven or microwave.
Liana Green
Wednesday 20th of December 2023
Hi Helga - yes air fryer carrots and parsnips can be reheated. I'd probably reheat them in the air fryer (or oven) rather than the microwave so that they get the crispy exterior again - hope that helps!
Ryan
Friday 8th of December 2023
Hi, thank you for recipe. I'm new to AirFrying. What setting do you put the air fryer on for this recipe please? As in, what buttons?
Liana Green
Wednesday 20th of December 2023
Hi Ryan - I used the air fry setting - but you could also use the roast setting if your model has it.