Crispy Parmesan Carrots (Printable)

Golden carrots with crispy Parmesan coating, roasted until tender and crunchy.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place carrot sticks in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add oil-coated carrots to the cheese mixture. Toss or roll pieces until thoroughly covered with crust.
05 - Spread coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not overlap.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and crust is golden crispy.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These carrots transform from humble vegetable into something people actually fight over at the dinner table
  • The crispy exterior gives way to tender sweet centers creating the most satisfying texture combination
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast crispy
  • The broiler trick for the last few minutes makes all the difference between good and restaurant quality
03 -
  • Use the coarse side of your box grater for Parmesan that creates the best crust texture
  • Let your baking sheet preheat in the oven for extra crispy bottoms

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