Crispy Oven Baked Carrot Fries
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these oven-baked carrot fries are a simple and flavorful alternative to classic fries. The cornstarch coating gives them a golden crunch, and the crinkle-cut shape makes them extra fun—though a regular knife works just as well.
Equipment
- Crinkle Cut Knife
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots peeled and cut into fries
- olive oil
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp italian herbs
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 428°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks about 1½ cm thick. I used a crinkle-cut knife for extra texture, but a regular knife works just as well.
- Add the carrot sticks to a large bowl along with the olive oil, cornstarch, and all the seasonings. Toss well until the carrots are evenly coated on all sides.
- Transfer the carrots to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer, leaving space between them for crisping.
- Bake for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm with cocktail sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the carrot sticks are spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet—crowding them can make them steam instead of crisp.
- Crinkle-cut carrots not only look fun but also help create more crunchy edges, though a regular knife works just fine.
- Adjust the spices to your taste—add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes if you like a little heat.
- Cornstarch is the secret to that golden, crispy coating—don’t skip it!
- These fries are best eaten fresh from the oven, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to bring back some crispiness.
- Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish for burgers, wraps, or salads.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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