Description
Crispy garlic parmesan air fryer carrot fries deliver a mouthwatering twist on classic potato sides. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, these golden-brown veggie strips will become your new favorite snack that satisfies both nutrition and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into fries
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Oils and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 400°F (200°C) for a brief 3-minute warm-up period.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by massaging olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt into the carrot sticks, ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned carrot fries in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing optimal hot air circulation.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and cook for 15-18 minutes, pausing midway to gently agitate the basket, promoting uniform crispiness and golden-brown edges.
- Once the carrot fries achieve a perfect crisp texture and warm golden hue, promptly extract them from the air fryer.
- Immediately shower the hot fries with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese, allowing the residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Finish the dish by scattering finely chopped fresh parsley over the top, adding a vibrant touch of color and a hint of herbaceous freshness.
- Serve the garlic parmesan carrot fries immediately while they’re piping hot and at peak crunchiness.
Notes
- Slice carrots uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness in the air fryer.
- Pat carrots dry before seasoning to help achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy fries.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which can lead to uneven cooking and steaming instead of crisping.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version or try different herb combinations to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg