Baked Carrot Fries

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

Try these baked carrot fries that are a little healthy twist on regular fries. Under 120 calories a portion, so ideal for a snack or a side.

5 from 42 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: British

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 34 minutes

Total Time: 39 minutes

Servings: 2 people

Calories: 119kcal

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  200C/390F/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

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20410IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.