When the craving for fries hits, but you want something a little more nutrient dense, then give these Baked Carrot Fries a try. Crispy on the outside and deliciously soft and sweet on the inside, these are a great side dish, or even just snacking on them straight off the pan.
All of the flavour and crispiness of fries, but with the health benefits of carrots. Now that is something that we can get on board with! I love fries. I could eat them all day, every day, but that isn't going to make me feel my best. So, these carrot fries are a little healthier alternative. Seasoned with just some salt and pepper, you could add your favourite seasoning blend.
Why should you try it?
✔ A healthier alternative to potato fries
✔ Sweet and nutrient dense fries
✔ Still delicious with all your favourite dips
✔ Can be eaten as a side or snack
✔ Easy to adapt with different flavours
How to make Carrot Fries - step by step:
One: Preheat your oven to 200C/390F/Gas 6. Put the carrots in a bowl with the cornflour, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well.
Two: Lay on to a baking sheet, making sure the carrots are not on top of each other. Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through.
What Carrots To Use
We grow carrots most years as they are so easy to grow and they just taste 10 times better than store bought carrots. They are wonderfully sweet and when roasted that just intensifies.
You want to buy the best quality carrots you can if you are not growing them yourself. Try to go to a farmers market, as you will really taste the difference.
We have used regular orange carrots, but why not mix it up and make them even more fun and appealing for kids to eat by using purple carrots?
If you don't love carrots this much, then mix it up with half baked sweet potato fries - they are the same colour, so they blend right in.
What Seasoning To Use
The great thing about these is that you can use all different flavour combinations to make them a different way every time. If you want to add some heat, then add some smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne, or your favourite Mexican or Cajun blend.
You could use a mixture of Italian dried herbs, or simply mix up the fresh herbs used at the end and swap parsley for coriander or dill.
How To Make Them Crispy
Roasting them in oil is what helps to make them crispy, which makes a change to boiled carrots. However, the key to getting them really crispy is mixing them with cornflour - that really helps to crisp them up.
You could also sprinkle over some grated Parmesan 10 minutes before they are finished cooking - that will give them even more crispiness.
What T0 Serve Them With
Fries and burgers are the perfect match, and we have some delicious burger options for you. Why not try our Mexican Burger, Pork and Apple Burger, Chicken Pesto Burgers, Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers, Cajun Chicken Burger or Mexican Bean Burger.
If you are just going to be snacking on them, then you need yourself some epic dip to go with it. We have got you covered there too. Why not try our Tzatziki, Butternut Squash Hummus, Healthy Ranch Dressing, Jalapeno Sauce or Restaurant Style Salsa.
Extra Tips:
- If you don't love carrots this much, then make half and half with baked sweet potato fries.
- Mix up the seasoning and use your favourite spice blend.
- Add extra crispiness by sprinkling some grated Parmesan on 10 minutes before they are finished cooking.
Want to try some other vegetable recipes? How about these:
Easy Cauliflower Cheese
Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
Vegetable Mash
Mustard and Honey Roasted Parsnips
Cheesy Baked Broccoli Bites
Carrot and Coriander Salad
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Baked Carrot Fries
Ingredients
- 4 carrots peeled and cut in to sticks
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F/Gas 6. Put the carrots in a bowl with the cornflour, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Lay on to a baking sheet, making sure the carrots are not on top of each other. Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until cooked through.
Notes
- If you don't love carrots this much, then make half and half with baked sweet potato fries.
- Mix up the seasoning and use your favourite spice blend.
- Add extra crispiness by sprinkling some grated parmesan on 10 minutes before they are finished cooking.
Nutritional Information
Scarlet | Family Focus Blog
I love carrots. I will have to try these baked carrot fries and see if my son likes them more that way! They sound delish.
Danielle Wolter
This is such a great idea! They were easy to make and came out perfect.
Kacey Perez
This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this vegetable! I need to remember this one and make these on Sunday for everyone in my house to eat throughout the week!
Katie Crenshaw
Love this healthy side dish! The addition of parmesan cheese is a great tip. I can't wait to try!
SAfira
We loved these and so did my kids. Super crispy and so so delicious!
thisiswholesome
I've had sweet potato fries but never carrot fries. They look amazing!