These crispy baked carrot chips are a crunchy, naturally sweet, and healthy alternative to potato chips or fries. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetiser, they're easy to make in the oven and can be seasoned in endless ways. Enjoy them with dips like hummus, garlic aioli, or your favourite vegan sauces.
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✅ Recipe Name: Baked Carrot Chips
🕒 Ready In: 45 minutes
👪 Serves: 4
🍽 Calories: 92 calories per serving
🥣 Main Ingredients: Carrots, Olive Oil, Cornflour
📖 Dietary Info: Low in calories, naturally sweet
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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Oven-baked carrot chips are low in calories, kid-friendly, and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your meals.
You might also like my sweet potato fries and halloumi fries!
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- 🥕 Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with fibre, vitamin A, and potassium, baked carrot chips are a guilt-free snack.
- 🍟 Crispy & Delicious: With a coating of cornflour and a high-temperature bake, you get that satisfying crunch.
- 👪 Kid-Friendly: Kids love these naturally sweet chips - serve with ketchup or yogurt dips.
- 🥗 Versatile Seasonings: Customise with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chilli, herbs, or Parmesan for different flavours.
🥘 Ingredients
Carrots - fresh, firm carrots cut into sticks or thin slices for even baking and maximum crispiness.
Cornflour (Cornstarch) - creates a light coating that helps the carrot chips become perfectly crispy in the oven.
Olive Oil - adds flavour, promotes caramelization, and helps the spices stick to the carrots.
Smoked Paprika - provides a warm, smoky flavour that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of carrots.
Cayenne Pepper - adds a subtle kick of heat; adjust to taste for a mild or spicy snack.
Salt - enhances all the flavours and balances the natural sweetness of the carrots.
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📖 Variations
- Smoky BBQ: Use smoked paprika or a BBQ spice blend for a deep, smoky taste.
- Herb & Garlic: Toss with garlic powder and fresh or dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley.
- Spicy Kick: Add cayenne, chili powder, or red pepper flakes for a fiery, sweet-and-spicy combo.
- Parmesan & Herb: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and a pinch of oregano or thyme for a cheesy, savory snack.
- Sweet & Spiced: Coat lightly with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for a caramelized, dessert-style chip.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Wash and peel 500g of carrots, then cut them into uniform batons or thin sticks. Cutting them to a similar size ensures they cook evenly and develop crisp edges.
Two: In a large bowl, mix 1 tablespoons of cornflour, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Add the carrot sticks and toss thoroughly until each piece is lightly coated. Season generously with salt.
Three: Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6 (or 180°C fan). Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a baking tray (lined with parchment paper if not non-stick), leaving space between them for air to circulate. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the carrot chips are golden and crisp.
Four: Serve immediately as a healthy snack or alongside your favourite main dishes. Optional: finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley for extra flavour.
Tips for Perfect Crispy Carrot Chips
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Air needs to circulate for maximum crispiness.
- Dry carrots first: Excess moisture prevents crisping.
- Use cornflour (cornstarch): This step is often skipped but makes a big difference.
🍴 Serving suggestions
The carrot fries go great with burgers (like these courgette & feta burgers), homemade chicken nuggets, air fryer chicken breasts, puff pastry sausage rolls, cheese & bacon turnovers, and slow-cooked pulled beef.
They also make a tasty after-school snack for kids. I usually serve the carrot fries with homemade hummus, homemade ketchup, and guacamole. They definitely help stave off those post-school hunger pangs!
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer at 200°C (400°F).
❓ Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! Air fry at for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
You can prep and season the carrots ahead of baking, but they're crispiest when freshly baked.
Yes! To get them crunchier, slice the carrots thinner, avoid overcrowding the baking tray, and make sure they're completely dry before coating. They'll also firm up slightly as they cool.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Carrot chips are soggy rather than crispy | Make sure the carrot sticks are thoroughly dry before adding the oil and seasonings. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking tray without overcrowding, so that steam can escape and the chips crisp evenly. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel and leave space between each piece to allow proper airflow. |
| Edges burn before centres are cooked | "Cut the carrots into even, uniform pieces so they cook at the same speed. Thicker sticks take longer to bake, which can lead to some pieces browning more than others |
| Carrot chips are leathery or soft instead of crisp | Spread the carrot sticks out with plenty of space on the baking tray, and lightly coat them with cornflour to absorb surface moisture and encourage a crisp texture. Make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking. |
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Baked Carrot Chips
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Equipment
- Knife
Ingredients
- 6 Carrots peeled and cut into batons (5cm long 1cm wide)
- 1 tablespoon Cornflour (Cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°c (180 fan/ 400F/ Gas 6). Place the carrot batons in a bowl.6 Carrots
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornflour, oil and seasonings, then pour over the carrots. Use a spoon to make sure all the carrots are coated.1 tablespoon Cornflour (Cornstarch), 2 tablespoon Olive Oil, ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Spread onto a baking sheet (lined with parchment) and bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Give them a shake half way through cooking to ensure all sides of the carrot are cooked and crispy.
Chloe Edges says
This is basically genius!
Cat | Curly's Cooking says
Love the sound of these, they look so delicious! What a great idea.
Nicole - haricoco.com says
Great recipe! I love carrot fries, they go literately with everything! 😉
Helen - Cooking with my kids says
I love the look of these. The perfect snack for kids and a great way of getting them to eat more veggies #cookblogshare
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
I love this idea! Great for getting kids to eat veggies
Rebecca - Glutarama says
These look lovely - I'm always on the look out for a potato chip substitute as I cannot tolerate potatoes. These look delicious.
Sarah says
I’m seriously addicted! I can't believe I ate a whole bag of carrot in the last two days! The flavour is spot on!
Janelle says
I love any type of fries and this are amazing, thanks for the yum recipe
Irina says
What a colorful and healthy snack, especially for kids! Love its easy making! Thanks. 🙂
Jamie says
I have a big bag of carrots at home that would be perfect for making this recipe! Such a great way to switch up fries!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a great snack option for kids - and even fab as a side dish! These sound and look ever so delicious!
Angela says
Seriously addicting! I love this recipe. Feels like I'm indulging but really it's healthy eating. YUM!
Eileen Kelly says
Oh my, these carrot fries are spot on delish. Easy to make and perfectly seasoned. We will be making these often.
Beth Sachs says
So glad you enjoyed them!
veenaazmanov says
A unique recipe. Never tried Baked Carrot Fries ever. This is definitely a delicious starter option. My kids to love it.
Suzy says
The flavor is incredible, love the smoke paprika on them!
Beth Sachs says
I love smoked paprika on everything!