These baked carrot fries are crispy, absolutely delicious, and so easy to make. Plus, they're a great way to add a pop of color to your plate. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
2-3teaspoonsseasonings of choicesee notes below for ideas
1teaspoonkosher salt if using another type, start with 1/2 tsp and add more to taste
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Thoroughly wash your carrots to remove any grittiness. You can peel them if you’d like or leave the skin on. Trim off the ends and half the carrots crosswise. Now cut each of those in half lengthwise and then each half into halves or thirds depending on the size. Try to roughly get a similar size so they cook evenly.
Place the carrot sticks in a large bowl and toss with oil, your seasonings of choice, salt, pepper, and starch (if using) until all the pieces are well coated.
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Place under the broiler for 5 additional minutes for extra crispiness. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make It Your Way: Substitutions & VariationsNo carrots? ➝ you can also use parsnips (they're from the same plant family and have a similar texture, but they are starchier so omit the starch if you go with this option).No tapioca starch? ➝ you can also use potato starch, cornstarch, or omit it altogether.Seasoning options ➝ the options are endless, but here are a few suggestions: everything but the bagel seasoning, lemon pepper, za'atar, curry powder, ground cinnamon and ginger, just salt and pepper, garam masala, taco seasoning, etc.