🥕✨ Crispy Parmesan Carrot Fries
A healthier, colorful twist on traditional fries! These crispy carrot sticks are coated in a cheesy parmesan crust with spices, then baked in the oven or cooked in the air fryer until golden brown and crunchy. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish to impress kids and adults alike. 😋🌟
👥 Serves: 4
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏲ Cook Time (Airfryer): 15–18 minutes
⏲ Cook Time (Oven): 25–30 minutes
🧾 Ingredients (with measurements)
600 g carrots (about 6 medium carrots) 🥕
30 g grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
40 g breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch) 🍞
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 🫒
½ tsp (2 g) sweet paprika 🌶️
¼ tsp (1 g) garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp (5 g) fine salt 🧂
½ tsp (2 g) ground black pepper ⚫
10 g fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) 🌿
🍴 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔪 1. Prepare the Carrots
Wash and peel 600 g of carrots.
Cut into sticks about 1 cm thick and 7 cm long, so they resemble fries (🥕).
💧 2. Blanch and Dry
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrot sticks and blanch for 2 minutes to slightly soften.
Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. ❄️
Drain again and dry thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towels (🧻). This step ensures they get extra crispy!
🥣 3. Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, mix together:
40 g breadcrumbs
30 g grated Parmesan
2 g paprika
1 g garlic powder
5 g salt
2 g black pepper
In a separate bowl, drizzle the carrot sticks with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss gently until coated.
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