Air Fryer Carrot Fries with Parmesan and Ranch

Name: Air Fryer Carrot Fries with Parmesan and Ranch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into fry sticks about 3 inches by 1/2 inch; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp ranch seasoning (packet or jarred); 3 tbsp very finely grated Parmesan, divided; 1 tsp cornstarch, for crisper edges; Fine salt and black pepper, to taste

Air-fried carrot fries tossed with ranch seasoning and Parmesan for tender centers and browned edges.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 3

Ingredients

3 servings

1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into fry sticks about 3 inches by 1/2 inch
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ranch seasoning (packet or jarred)
3 tbsp very finely grated Parmesan, divided
1 tsp cornstarch, for crisper edges
Fine salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil. Add the ranch seasoning, 2 tbsp Parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the cornstarch. Toss well to coat.
Arrange the carrots in the basket in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the fries halfway, until tender with browned edges. Thick sticks may need up to 18 minutes.
While hot, toss with the remaining 1 tbsp Parmesan. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
Serve right away with ranch, garlic yogurt, or your favorite dip.

Notes

Cut size controls texture. Thinner sticks cook faster and crisp more at the edges. Thicker sticks give a softer, fry-like interior.
Parmesan can brown quickly. Mixing some in before cooking adds flavor, and finishing with the rest gives a fresh, cheesy coating without burning.

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