Crispy Carrot Fries with Feta (Printable Version)
Oven-baked carrot fries with tangy feta and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle—crispy edges and bright, herby flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Carrot Fries
01 - 1¾ 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 - 5⅓ oz feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 3½ 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
# Directions:
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 the olive oil, then add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until every piece is well seasoned.
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 and crispy.
04 - While the fries roast, combine the 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 the mixture is creamy and fully blended.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili flakes, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and well combined.
06 - Arrange the crispy carrot fries on a serving platter, drizzle generously with the spicy honey, and serve alongside the feta dip for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cornstarch coating creates a shatteringly crisp exterior that rivals any deep fried potato stick.
- The feta dip is so good you will want to put it on everything from roasted vegetables to sandwiches.
- That sweet spicy honey drizzle hits every single flavor receptor at once and keeps you reaching for more.
02 -
- Patting the carrot sticks completely dry with a clean kitchen towel before adding cornstarch is the single most important step for achieving actual crispness.
- Overcrowding the baking tray is the fastest way to end up with steamed, limp carrots instead of the crispy fries you want.
03 -
- Shaking the cornstarch in a zip bag with the carrot sticks coats them faster and more evenly than tossing in a bowl.
- Warming the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before adding chili flakes makes it flow beautifully for drizzling.