Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic snack with these crispy Vegetable ‘Fries’ Trio. Learn how to make delicious carrot, zucchini, and other vegetable sticks oven-baked or air-fried to golden perfection, seasoned just like traditional fries for a fun and tasty way to eat your veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into fry shapes
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into fry shapes
- 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into fry shapes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cut vegetables with olive oil until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat thoroughly.
- For oven baking: Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- For air frying: Place the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Air fry for 12-18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to use other root vegetables or sturdy vegetables like sweet potatoes or green beans.
- Adjust the seasonings to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly dust the vegetables with cornstarch before adding the oil and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg