Air Fryer Carrot Fries
Crispy, spicy, garlic parmesan carrot fries with creamy sriracha dip.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 120kcal
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