Crispy Carrot Fries With Feta (Print version)

Golden oven-baked carrot fries with a tangy feta dip and a spicy honey drizzle — crisp, bright, and shareable.

# What goes in:

→ Carrot Fries

01 - 1¾ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into fry-shaped sticks
02 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Feta Dip

08 - 5⅓ ounces feta cheese, crumbled
09 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Spicy Honey Drizzle

15 - 2 tablespoons honey
16 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
17 - ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°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 the 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 layer without overlapping. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
04 - While the fries bake, combine the crumbled feta, 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. Set aside.
06 - Transfer the crispy carrot fries to a serving platter. Drizzle the spicy honey over the top and serve immediately alongside the feta dip.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • The cornstarch coating trick gives carrots a shatteringly crisp exterior that rivals actual potato fries.
  • The feta dip is so addictive you will catch yourself eating it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
  • That spicy honey drizzle hits a sweet and fiery note that makes every single bite exciting.
02 -
  • Patting the carrot sticks completely dry with a clean towel before adding cornstarch makes a dramatic difference in crispiness.
  • Do not skip flipping them halfway through roasting or one side will burn while the other stays soft.
03 -
  • Slightly undercooking the carrots by one minute keeps them tender inside with a satisfying bite rather than turning mushy.
  • Warming the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before adding chili flakes makes the drizzle pour beautifully over the fries.

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