Carrot Fries Recipe with Rainbow Carrots

Crispy carrot fries spread out on a sheet pan.

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Carrot Fries Recipe with Rainbow Carrots

Carrot Fries Recipe with rainbow carrots makes a colorful and healthy side dish with crispy edges, oven-baked ease, and kid-friendly appeal. These rainbow roasted carrot sticks are cut like fries and roasted until golden, perfect for weeknight dinners or dipping sauces at snack time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Sheet pan
Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

Carrot Fries

2 pounds rainbow carrots peeled and cut into ½-inch thick sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Aioli (Optional)

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced or grated into a paste
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Peel the rainbow carrots and slice into ½-inch fry-shaped sticks.
Place the carrot sticks in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping once halfway, until tender with crisp golden edges.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Serve the hot carrot fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover rainbow carrot fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.

Reheat Reheat roasted carrots in the oven, in a skillet on the stovetop, or in a microwave or air fryer.

Substitutions

Oil: Use avocado oil or melted coconut oil instead of olive oil.
Seasonings: Swap paprika for smoked paprika, cumin, or chili powder.
Herbs: Toss finished fries with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

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