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air fryer carrot fries recipe

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

Crispy, spicy, garlic parmesan carrot fries with creamy sriracha dip.
4.61 from 379 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 3-4 150-180g Carrots
  • 1 Tbsp 16g Olive Oil*
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 2 Tbsp 15g Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper optional
  • 1 pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add the crushed garlic to the olive and stir well. (To crush the garlic, peel and chop a clove. Then sprinkle a bit of kosher salt on top, press the flat of your knife down firmly, and drag the garlic across the cutting board. This should create a thick paste.)
  • Wash and dry the carrots. Remove the tops and cut them in half. Then cut each half in two to create flat surfaces. You should be able to cut 3 strips from the larger end and 2 strips from the smaller end. 
  • Toss the carrot fries in the olive oil and garlic mixture.
  • Mix the parmesan with the red and black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture over the coated carrot fries. Toss and repeat with the remaining parmesan mixture.
  • Add the carrot fries to an air fryer basket or on a baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Air fry at 350 for 16-20 minutes, shaking halfway through for crispier carrot fries. (If you're baking, bake for a similar time and temp.)
  • Top with freshly chopped parsley or parsley flakes and dig in!

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Notes

*I've tested batches with half the oil and cooking spray instead of any oil. Using half the oil still makes crispy carrot fries but loses some seasoning adherence (you'll sacrifice flavor). I wouldn't recommend the cooking spray only version as you lose both crunchiness and flavor. 
  • Each serving has 3 Smart Points.
  • Nutrition facts do not include any dipping sauce.
  • If you're sensitive to spice, omit the red and black pepper. 
  • You could try using nutritional yeast as a dairy free parmesan substitute.
  • If you don't have garlic on hand, you can try adding a pinch or two of garlic powder to the parmesan mixture. 
  • Cook times are with a 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi (air fryer, pressure cooker, crockpot all-in-one). 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g