Description
This recipe for Crispy Carrot Chips combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the savory flavor of parmesan cheese, baked until golden and crunchy. Perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer, these chips are seasoned with salt, paprika, and onion powder, and pair wonderfully with a creamy Lazy Tzatziki dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 7 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 large carrots, peeled
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, paprika, and onion powder to taste
Serve With
- Lazy Tzatziki dip (optional)
- Sriracha sauce (optional, to mix into the dip)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a 12×17 inch rimmed baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Cheese Layer: Evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese across the entire surface of the baking tray, forming a uniform layer as the base for the carrot chips.
- Slice Carrots: Slice the peeled carrots into medium thickness coins—about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick—ensuring the slices are not too thick to crisp properly, nor too thin to break easily.
- Arrange Carrots: Place the carrot slices over the parmesan layer, arranging them in a single, uniform layer with slices touching but not overlapping excessively for even cooking.
- Season and Oil: Lightly brush the tops of the carrot slices with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, paprika, and onion powder according to your taste preferences for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges of the carrots are mostly browned and the centers are a golden brown color, indicating crispiness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the chips to cool for a few minutes on the tray; they will firm up as they cool. Then carefully tear into chip-sized pieces by hand and serve immediately, optionally with the Lazy Tzatziki and Sriracha sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use medium thickness carrot slices to achieve the perfect balance between crispiness and sturdiness.
- Ensure the parmesan cheese is evenly spread to create a stable base for the chips.
- Feel free to experiment with additional spices like cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- The Lazy Tzatziki dip with a splash of Sriracha makes a delicious and cooling complement to the crispy chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness, but best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
