Parmesan Baby Carrot Chips (Print Version)

Tender baby carrots tossed with honey and Parmesan, oven-roasted until golden and crisp for a snack or side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots

→ Coating

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp honey
04 - ½ tsp sea salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

→ Cheese

07 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss baby carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
04 - Remove from oven, sprinkle grated Parmesan evenly over the carrots, and toss gently to coat.
05 - Return to oven and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, until carrots are caramelized and Parmesan is golden and crisp.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving for maximum crispiness.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The honey caramelizes into sticky golden edges while the Parmesan crisps up like little savory crackers.
  • You can prep everything in one bowl with zero fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
  • They disappear faster than fries but somehow feel like youre eating something almost virtuous.
  • Perfect for when you need a side dish that impresses without adding stress to your dinner routine.
02 -
  • Crowding the pan traps steam and turns your carrots soggy instead of crisp, so use two trays if needed.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan makes all the difference because pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent proper crisping.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up by 10 degrees or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to toss the carrots after adding the Parmesan so you don't scrape off the coating.
  • If your carrots are on the thicker side, add an extra five minutes to the first roast before adding the cheese.
  • Let the honey drizzle sit at room temperature for a minute before tossing so it mixes more easily with the oil.
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