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An oval platter filled with carrot fries and a small bowl of chipotle dipping sauce.
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Carrot Fries with Chipotle Sauce

These good-for-you baked carrot fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, just like a perfect French fry should be.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 427

Ingredients

For the carrot fries

  • 1 pound whole fresh carrots, scrubbed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt

For the chipotle sauce

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Instructions

Make the carrot fries

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Trim off the tops and tips of the carrots. Cut them into thin sticks, about 1/2-inch (12 mm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) long.
  • In a covered steamer basket set over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave in a covered microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water, steam the carrots until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Pat the carrots completely dry.
  • In a large bowl, toss the carrots in the olive oil. In a second large bowl, whisk the flour, garlic and onion powders, paprika, and salt together. Add the carrots and toss to coat.
  • Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the wire rack, taking care to make sure they are not touching each other. Roast until the carrots are crispy, about 30 minutes.

Make the chipotle sauce

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chipotle mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Taste, and add more maple syrup, if desired.
  • Serve the carrot fries immediately with the chipotle dipping sauce.

Notes

  1. Extra-crispy fries–To make your carrots even crispier, spray them lightly with cooking oil before baking.
  2. Reheating–These carrot fries are best served immediately after baking. We don’t recommend storing or reheating.
  3. Make-ahead–The chipotle mayonnaise can be prepared up to 1 week before using. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
  4. Dietary–This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. To make this recipe vegan, use vegan mayo when preparing the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 732mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g