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Quick Crispy Parmesan Carrots on a baking tray, golden and tender.
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Quick Crispy Parmesan Carrots

Easy, golden roasted carrots with a crunchy parmesan crust ready in under 30 minutes. A perfect quick side dish for any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish, parmesan carrots, quick crispy parmesan carrots, roasted carrots
Yield: 4
Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-large carrots approx. 700g
  • 70g freshly grated parmesan cheese Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced or grated
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder or red pepper flakes to taste
  • Handful of fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice carrots lengthwise into even sticks.
    Cutting fresh carrots lengthwise on a wooden board.

Season

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili, parsley, and salt. Toss carrots until evenly coated, then press the flat sides into grated parmesan.
    Carrot sticks marinated in olive oil, garlic, and paprika.

Roast

  • Arrange carrots cheese-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip with a spatula and serve warm.
    Dipping seasoned carrot in grated parmesan cheese.

Video

Notes

Use vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
For extra crispness, preheat your baking sheet.
Reheat leftovers at 400°F for 5 minutes to bring back crunch.
Add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of rosemary for variation.