Crispy Carrot Fries with Feta (Print View)

Crispy oven-baked carrot fries with a creamy feta dip and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle - an irresistible vegetarian snack.

# What You Need:

→ Carrot Fries

01 - 1.75 lb carrots, peeled and cut into fry-shaped sticks
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp sea salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Feta Dip

08 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Spicy Honey Drizzle

15 - 2 tbsp honey
16 - ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
17 - ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 430°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place the carrot sticks in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Drizzle in olive oil, then add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until every piece is well coated.
03 - Arrange the seasoned carrots on the prepared baking tray in a single, even layer without overlapping. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
04 - While the fries roast, combine crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh herbs if using, and a generous crack of black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mash and stir until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili flakes, and apple cider vinegar until fully blended. Set aside.
06 - Arrange the crispy carrot fries on a serving platter. Drizzle the spicy honey over the top and serve alongside the feta dip.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cornstarch trick gives carrots a shatteringly crisp exterior that rivals real potato fries without any deep frying.
  • The combination of salty feta dip and sweet spicy honey hits every single flavor note you could want in one bite.
  • It is gluten free, vegetarian, and impressive enough to serve guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy of crispiness, so pat those carrot sticks completely dry with a clean towel before the cornstarch goes anywhere near them.
  • Do not overcrowd the baking tray or the carrots will steam instead of roast, use two trays if necessary.
03 -
  • Cut your carrot fries roughly the same thickness, about one centimeter wide, so every single one finishes cooking at the same time and you do not end up with some burnt and some soft.
  • Let the honey drizzle sit for five minutes before serving so the chili flakes have time to bloom and infuse their heat throughout.

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