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BAKED PARMESAN CARROT FRIES

Crunchy cheesy baked Parmesan carrot fries served with chipotle mayo make for the perfect weeknight side dish! Fast and easy baked not fried carrot fries, a great alternative to potato fries!


Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 4 -5
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large carrots washed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 8 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Parsley

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400f.
  • 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • 3. Slice the carrots into long thin pieces – about the size of a French fry (no need to peel).
  • 4. Mix the egg and water and place in a shallow dish. Place the Parmesan into another shallow dish.
  • 5. Dip the carrot sticks first in the egg wash, allow any excess to drip off, then roll in the
    parmesan and place on the baking tray. Repeat until you’ve used all the carrots.
  • 6. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once
    until dark golden brown.
  • 7. To make the chipotle mayo, mix together the mayonnaise, chipotle powder, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder and salt & pepper in a small bowl.
  • 8. Take the fries out of the oven, place on a plate and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with the
    chipotle mayo dip.