Fries don't have to be fried to be delicious! Turn boring carrot sticks into the best Carrot Fries in the oven with just a touch of olive oil and seasoning. With golden crispy edges and a sweet, tender middle, healthy oven-baked carrot fries are even better than the drive thru. Serve warm with aioli dipping sauce.
Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the carrots, olive oil, salt pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated with the oil and spices.
Arrange the carrots on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a bit of space in between each “fry”.
Transfer to the oven and roast 25 minutes, flipping the fries once halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and the insides are tender.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley and a pinch of additional salt. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Dipping Sauces
We like serving these carrot “fries” with garlic aioli. This recipe from Serious Eats (for aioli from scratch) and this recipe from Cookie and Kate (quick aioli) are our favorites!
For an alternative flavor combination, toss the carrots with olive oil and 1 heaping tablespoon of ranch seasoning instead of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, and serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
* nutritional information assumes and includes 1 tablespoon of aioli per serving.