When the craving for fries hits, but you want something a little more nutrient dense, then give these Baked Carrot Fries (or carrot chips) 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 to change them up.
Nobody is suggesting you give up fries. But, if you want something lighter, or even to make a mixture, then this carrot fries recipe is really good. They are also a great way to get kids to try new vegetables - my kids LOVE these.
If you are looking for some other ways to use carrots, then why not try our easy Garlic and Parsley Roasted Carrots, our delicious soups of Carrot and Coriander Soup and Carrot and Lentil Soup or our amazing Carrot and Coriander Side Salad?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Carrots - The star of this recipe. We have used basic supermarket orange carrots to make this a really budget friendly meal. You could use yellow and purple carrots to mix it up.
- Cornflour (cornstarch) - This is what helps to get crispy carrot fries. If you leave this out, you won't get that crisp that you expect from fries.
- Oil - We used olive oil.
- Seasoning - We just used salt and pepper, but we have given some options for seasonings below.
- Parsley - A little bit of fresh parsley when serving.
Carrot Fries Variations
The great thing about these roasted carrot fries 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 Seasoning or Cajun blend.
You could use a mixture of Italian dried herbs, some garlic powder or simply mix up the fresh herbs used at the end and swap parsley for coriander or dill.
Healthy Swap
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. Sweet potatoes will be be more filling and they have lots of nutrition benefits too.
How to Make Baked Carrot Fries - Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step 1: Put the carrots into a large bowl with the cornflour, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to mix well.
- Step 2: 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.
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, Roasted Carrot Hummus, Healthy Ranch Dressing, Jalapeno Sauce, Homemade BBQ Sauce or Restaurant Style Salsa.
Extra Tips
- Make sure to cut the carrots equally, so that they all cook at the same rate.
- Make sure they are in a single layer on the baking tray and not overlapping as they won't get crispy otherwise.
- Mix up the seasoning and use your favourite spice blend.
- Add extra crispiness by sprinkling some grated Parmesan cheese on 10 minutes before they are finished cooking.
- The thinner you cut the fries, the crispier they will get when cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
These took around 35 minutes in our oven, however every oven cooks differently. We have given a guide of 30-40 minutes, so check them after 30 minutes and cook them until they are done to your liking.
Yes you can! Why not try our Air Fryer Carrots recipe?
Yes, you can chop the carrots up and season them and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to cook them. They may take a few minutes more if you are cooking them straight from the fridge.
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.
The thinner you cut your fries, the crispier they will become.
We don't recommend storing these as they go limp in the fridge and they don't reheat well. So only cook as much as you need to avoid waste.
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Recipe
Baked Carrot Fries
Ingredients
- 4 Carrot
- 1 tablespoon Cornflour (corn starch)
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Peel and cut 4 Carrot into fries.
- Put the carrots into a bowl with 1 tablespoon Cornflour (corn starch), 2 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black 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.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley over before serving.
Recipe Tips
- If you don't love carrots this much, then make half and half with baked sweet potato fries.
- Make sure to cut the carrots equally, so that they all cook at the same rate.
- Make sure they are in a single layer on the baking tray and not overlapping as they won't get crispy otherwise.
- 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.
- The thinner you cut the fries, the crispier they will get when cooking.
Nutritional Information
The 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.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
SuZanne says
just recently stopped eating red meat on my way to eating healthier. Making this recipe as we speak thank you
Emily @amummytoo says
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 says
These look delicious! I want to try them!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
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 says
These carrots look amazing! Never tried them baked have to try asap!
Gingi says
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 says
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 says
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 says
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 says
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 says
What a great way to bring carrots to the table, Dannii! Love the idea:)
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says
I've never tried carrot fries for some reason, but I can see how tasty they would be.
Mira says
I love carrots Dannii! Will definitely try these ! Pinned!
marcie says
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 says
These look delicious Dannii. I share your capacity for eating chips... I'm TERRIBLE!!!! So I really should try your healthier spin...