One of my favorite memories (when my husband and I were dating), involves an Italian restaurant, and the amazing fried carrots that we had to order every time. I recently discovered a recipe that sounds deliciously similar to that romantic shared dish. With warmer weather finally here it’s time to get out and grill, and crispy carrot fries would go great with a juicy burger!
Seasonal Note: Sweet winter carrots are still available now; and baby spring carrots will be showing up soon.
Carrot Fries
recipe by Sonja Overhiser at A Couple Cooks
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, medium to large
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Finely chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel the carrots. Cut the carrots into thin fries: slice off the ends, then square off each of the sides to make a rectangular box shape. Cut into 3/8-inch-wide slices, then cut the slices into strips.
- Place the fries in a large bowl. Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Drizzle the carrots with the olive oil, then add the spices and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the fries on the paper, placing them as far apart as possible.
- Bake 12 minutes on one side, then flip the fries and bake 12 to 17 additional minutes until the fries are dry and slightly browned; watch them carefully as the cooking time can depend on the thickness and the heat of your oven. Thinner fries will turn out crispier than larger fries (you’ll likely have some variation).
- Cool a few minutes, then serve immediately. (Note: Fries are best right out of the oven; they become softer as they sit.) Makes 4 servings.
Be sure to check our recipe archives for more crazy good carrot recipes:
- Cool Carrots – Carrot Tabbouleh
- Classic Carrots – Roasted Carrots with Honey Mustard Glaze
- Captivating Carrots – Carrot Osso Buco
- Carrots Four Ways – Parmesan Carrots with Lemon-Parsley Dressing, Sweet and Sour Carrots, Balsamic Onion & Thyme Carrots, Za’atar Roasted Carrots
- Updated Carrot Classic – Somen Noodles & Haddock in Lemongrass Carrot Broth, Healthy Carrot Juice Pulp Muffins
- Classy Carrot Sides – Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots, Oven Roasted Spiced Carrots, Ginger Beets & Carrots
