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.
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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
Step by step
One: 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.
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.
Seasoning for carrots
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 carrots 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.
Serving suggestions
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.
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Recipe
Baked Carrot Fries
Ingredients
- 4 carrots peeled and cut in to sticks
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoon 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.
SuZanne
just recently stopped eating red meat on my way to eating healthier. Making this recipe as we speak thank you
Emily @amummytoo
They sound great - pretty much exactly how I make baked sweet potato fries and that's one of my favourite healthy treats, so I'll be throwing in some carrots next time!
Rach @ This Italian Family
These look delicious! I want to try them!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen
I've never had carrot fries, but I absolutely love sweet potato fires so I am sure I would love these. They look delicious!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy
These carrots look amazing! Never tried them baked have to try asap!
Gingi
OH MAN, girl. We gotta keep in touch.. I seriously just ordered some organic carrot seeds for my VERY FIRST garden!! Hehe!!
Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just thought I would stop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same... or better yet, keep in touch!!
Jayda
I love carrots, especially straight from the garden! And I totally agree that how they look is one of the best parts. The fries look AMAZING!
Cailee
Can I just say that I love that you are posting more vegan recipes?!! It is so nice! ...and you're right! These aren't just a vegan recipe... they look delicious!! YUM!
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com
Looks like some serious good eats! I had something similar in NYC last fall served with a spicy tofu sauce that was wonderful. I had forgotten all about that until now! Thanks for the reminder of a great evening in NYC!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Heck yeah to this recipe! Carrots grew great last year in the garden and because they store so well we have so many left! This is a great snack to enjoy, going to try them tonight!
Peri's Spice Ladle
What a great way to bring carrots to the table, Dannii! Love the idea:)
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
I've never tried carrot fries for some reason, but I can see how tasty they would be.
Mira
I love carrots Dannii! Will definitely try these ! Pinned!
marcie
I love these carrot fries with the touch of coriander! They look perfect. I like fries with Greek yogurt dips, ketchup, you name it. Perfect snack or side dish!
Katie Bryson
These look delicious Dannii. I share your capacity for eating chips... I'm TERRIBLE!!!! So I really should try your healthier spin...
Laura@howtocookgoodfood
I adore veg fries, carrots are a fave as are courgettes. They are lovely and so much better for you than real fries!
Sally - My Custard Pie
I love the idea of crispy carrots. Will be trying this one out for sure :)
Sarah Maison Cupcake
Totally with you on this, I love baked/roasted carrots and make them a lot.
MissPond
Wow Dannii these look delicious!!! I like the idea of coriander with these. When I roast carrots I usually do it with parsnips too and coat them in Chinese 5 spice- that works really well :)
Alison
oooh I love vegetable crisps, but never tried to make them. These look like a great variant. I wonder if it would work with parsnip and beetroot as well