Crispy Parmesan Carrots (Printable)
Golden roasted carrot sticks with a crispy Parmesan-herb coating. Sweet, savory, and perfectly crunchy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
→ Parmesan Crust
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/2 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In another bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add coated carrots to the cheese mixture and toss or roll until well covered.
05 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are golden and crispy.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary carrots into something people fight over
- The crispy cheese crust creates this incredible sweet-savory crunch combo
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with zero fancy techniques
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- Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with soggy coating instead of crispy
- Broiling for the last 2-3 minutes creates restaurant-level crunch but watch it like a hawk
03 -
- Room temperature carrots roast more evenly than cold ones from the fridge
- Letting them rest 2 minutes after baking helps the coating set