These crispy baked carrot fries are a delicious and nutritious crunchy snack, and a great alternative to french fries when you don’t have any potatoes on hand!

Listen. I’m not going to tell you that carrots area equivalent to french fries (especially our oil free fry truck wedges, they are insane). But if you’re searching for a way to level up a boring old carrot, I’ve got you.

carrot fries

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • I love potatoes as much as the next person, but there are times when you have none left… or you’re craving something a little bit different!
  • These crispy baked carrots are great for accompanying dishes that already contain potatoes, like a curry or stew.
  • In our household, almost no food goes to waste. Which means that sometimes I have to get creative when I have leftover produce. If you have some sad-looking carrots in your kitchen, this is an excellent way to jazz them up.
  • This is also a great recipe for anyone who grows their own food, as it is usually harvested all at once! If you have a surplus of carrots, I recommend that you give this recipe a chance!

What’s In Crispy Baked Carrot Fries

To make these carrot fries, you need a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your spice drawer or pantry.

  • Carrots. Any carrot will do. You basically just want to slice them into a really small fry shape to get the best crispy results. You can also use different coloured carrots if you’re making these for a special occasion.
  • Olive oil. I don’t tend to use a lot of oil in my recipes, but to get a nice crisp finish, we need just a tablespoon in this recipe. You can also use a different oil, depending on what you have on hand.
  • Nutritional yeast. I love adding nutritional yeast to my recipes to achieve an earthy, cheesy, umami flavor profile.
  • Herbs and spices. Like with many other recipes, seasoning is key. These crispy baked carrots are paired with dried dill, paprika and garlic salt. You can play with the spices on these carrot fries, but these are three of my favorites.

How To Make This Recipe

The best part about these carrot fries is how easy they are to make! There’s no special kitchen equipment required for these crispy and delicious carrots.

Cut your carrots into “fries” and use a mixing bowl to toss them with oil, cornstarch, and spices.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with silicone lining or parchment paper. Spread your carrot fries on the sheet and bake for around 20 minutes.

Make sure to serve them hot and fresh out of the oven so they don’t go limp after a couple of hours!

Hack It!

  • These carrot fries can be served with ketchup or hot sauce, or a vegan chipotle mayo. Honestly, it’s not much different to regular potato fries. The sky is really the limit!
  • You can also serve them as a side of a larger, hearty main dish. Next time big holiday feast or family dinner rolls around, why not replace traditional roasted or mashed potatoes with these crispy baked carrot fries?
  • The more spices, the merrier! I used nutritional yeast, dried dill, paprika, and garlic salt, but you can add or swap seasonings as desired. For instance, you could add cayenne for some heat, cracked black pepper for some depth, fresh rosemary for the aroma, or lemon salt for the zest!
  • This hack works for other veggies, too! You can make delicious zucchini or broccoli stem fries.

Nutritional Benefits of Carrots

  • Vitamin A. Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. This vitamin is important for healthy vision, skin, and immune system function.
  • Fiber. Carrots are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can help regulate digestion, promote satiety, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
  • Vitamin K1. This vitamin is important for blood clotting and bone health.
  • Potassium. Carrots are a good source of potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate blood pressure and heart function.
  • Vitamin C. This vitamin is an antioxidant that helps protect the body against free radicals, which can damage cells and contribute to chronic diseases.
  • B vitamins. Carrots also contain small amounts of several B vitamins, including vitamin B6, thiamin, and folate, which are important for energy production and brain function.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

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The Recipe: Crispy Baked Carrot Fries

A crispy and delicious carrot fry recipe that comes together in less than half an hour.
4.98 from 41 ratings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, sliced into thin fry shaped strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp garlic salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Combine carrots in a bowl with the oil, cornstarch, paprika, nutritional yeast, dill and garlic salt. 
  • Place on a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through. Serve with desired condiment. 
Calories: 97.4kcal, Carbohydrates: 15.1g, Protein: 1.6g, Fat: 3.8g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g, Sodium: 369.9mg, Potassium: 394mg, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 5.4g, Vitamin A: 18997.5IU, Vitamin C: 8.4mg, Calcium: 42.3mg, Iron: 0.6mg