These crispy parmesan carrot sticks are baked with simple nutritious ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Whether you need a healthy snack, an easy side dish, or a flavorful veggie for your next holiday spread, this is going to be your new favorite way to enjoy carrots.

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Why you’ll love these

These crispy carrots are so easy! This recipe looks fancy but they’re incredibly easy to throw together with minimal prep time and use super simple ingredients.

Carrots are also loaded with vitamin A, B vitamins and fiber, so it’s always a veggie that you can feel good about feeding yourself and your family. They’re a great side dish to make with an easy protein like Thin-Sliced Air Fryer Chicken.

Plus, they’re delicious and full of so much flavor with garlic, crispy parmesan cheese, and the slight sweetness of carrots.

Regular roasted carrots can get boring, and this recipe is anything but. You’ll want to make this one again and again.

You only need a few things, so let’s get into exactly how to make them!

Ingredients you’ll need

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these crispy parmesan carrots! To save time, instead of prepping whole carrots you can also buy carrots that are already pre-sliced into sticks like these.

1. Carrots
2. Parmesan cheese
3. Olive oil or avocado oil
4. Fresh cloves of garlic
5. Fresh parsley or parsley flakes

Step-by-step instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Quarter and slice your carrots lengthwise on a cutting board so that they’re even-sized thin sticks.

3. In a large bowl, toss the carrots in garlic, parmesan, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Add carrots in a single layer to a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the carrots are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them so that they don’t burn. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Recipe FAQ

Do these store well?

You can store these in an airtight container for up to 1 week, but they won’t be as crispy when reheated. If you want to crisp them up before serving, reheat them in an even layer in your air fryer basket or oven instead of the microwave.

Can I use baby carrots?

Yes, but baby carrots are a little bit thicker than carrot sticks, so I would still slice them lengthwise. If you cook them whole, they’ll still be delicious but won’t be as crispy.

Variations

• Add red pepper flakes or chili powder for a little bit of a kick!
• Add different seasonings like smoked paprika, onion powder, or garlic powder.
• Add different fresh herbs for different flavor like fresh thyme, dill, cilantro or rosemary. You can add dried herbs, too!
• Serve as crispy carrot “fries” and dip in ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce, like this cottage cheese ranch dip or your favorite aioli.
• Use any root veggies like sweet potato, turnips or even use green beans instead.

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