Crispy Carrot Fries with Feta (Printable)
Oven-baked carrot fries with creamy feta dip and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle — crunchy, tangy, and shareable.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Carrot Fries
01 - 1.8 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 430°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place the peeled and cut carrot sticks in a large bowl. Sprinkle cornstarch over them and toss until evenly coated. Drizzle in olive oil, then add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until every stick is well seasoned.
03 - Arrange the seasoned carrot fries on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overlapping. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
04 - While the fries bake, combine crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh herbs if using in a medium bowl. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mash and stir until the mixture is creamy and fully blended.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili flakes, and apple cider vinegar until well combined. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to reach your preferred heat level.
06 - Transfer the baked carrot fries to a serving platter. Drizzle the spicy honey over the top and serve alongside the feta dip for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- That cornstarch trick is the same one restaurants use and it transforms humble carrots into something genuinely crunchy.
- The feta dip cools the heat from the honey drizzle in the most satisfying way, creating a balance that keeps you eating.
02 -
- Wet carrots are the number one reason these fries turn out soggy, so take the extra minute to pat them thoroughly dry with a clean towel before adding cornstarch.
- Flipping halfway through roasting is not optional because the side touching the tray browns faster and you want even color on all sides.
03 -
- Let the carrots sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour before roasting to dry them out even further for maximum crunch.
- Warm the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before mixing in the chili flakes so it drizzles in thin, elegant lines rather than clumping.