Description
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful Carrot Fries as a healthier alternative to traditional fries. Baked to perfection, these carrot sticks are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices for a tasty side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrot Fries:
- 1 pound carrots (peeled and cut into fry-shaped sticks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for extra crispiness)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss carrots with seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch if using.
- Bake: Spread the carrots on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cool and garnish: Once crispy and golden, remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Try adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan during the last 5 minutes of baking for extra flavor.
- These are great served with ranch, spicy mayo, or tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
