Crispy Carrot Fries with Feta (Print Page)

Crisp oven-baked carrot sticks paired with a tangy feta dip and a sweet, spicy honey drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Carrot Fries

01 - 1¾ lb carrots, peeled and cut into fries
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 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 (220°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place the peeled and cut carrot fries in a large bowl. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, then toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is well seasoned.
03 - Arrange the seasoned carrots on the prepared baking tray in a single, non-overlapping layer. Bake for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
04 - While the fries bake, combine crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh herbs (if using), and 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 well combined. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred heat level.
06 - Arrange the crispy carrot fries on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the spicy honey and serve the feta dip alongside for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cornstarch trick gives these carrots a shatteringly crisp exterior that rivals actual fried potatoes.
  • The feta dip is so tangy and creamy you will want to put it on everything from roasted vegetables to a simple piece of toast.
  • That sweet spicy honey drizzle turns a humble root vegetable into something you would pay good money for at a wine bar.
02 -
  • If the carrots are wet when you coat them the cornstarch turns gummy instead of crisp so take a minute to pat them thoroughly dry with a clean towel.
  • Overcrowding the pan is the number one reason these come out soft instead of crunchy so use two trays if needed.
  • The feta dip tastes even better if you make it an hour ahead and let it sit in the fridge so the flavors meld together.
03 -
  • Toss the carrots with cornstarch in a zip top bag and shake vigorously for faster more even coating than you get in a bowl.
  • Warm the honey slightly before mixing in the chili flakes so it flows easily and coats the fries in thin elegant ribbons rather than thick clumps.

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