Crispy Carrot Fries (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Carrot Sticks

01 - 16 oz carrots, cleaned and cut into fry-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp avocado oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp thyme leaves, freshly chopped
05 - 1 tsp sweet paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, adjust to your liking
07 - 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
08 - Flakey sea salt and freshly chopped thyme for decorating

→ Garlicky Paprika Dip

09 - 1/2 cup mayo made from avocado oil
10 - 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, grated finely
11 - 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
12 - 1 tsp dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
14 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
15 - A pinch of cayenne, optional for a spicy kick
16 - Salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Crank your oven to 425°F and cover two baking trays with parchment paper so cleanup's a breeze.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the carrot pieces with avocado oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, thyme, and the arrowroot until everything’s coated evenly.
03 - Lay your seasoned carrots across the baking trays, keeping some space between them to help them crisp up properly instead of steaming.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes, flip them, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until they’re crispy on the outside and soft inside when poked with a fork.
05 - As the carrots cook, combine all aioli ingredients in a small bowl and give it a taste. Tweak the salt or spices to your liking.
06 - Sprinkle fresh thyme and a bit of flakey salt over the hot carrot fries. Serve them warm, paired with your paprika garlic aioli for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - These crispy carrot fries are a lighter but super tasty swap for regular fries.
02 - The arrowroot starch gives that ideal crunchy coating.
03 - They're best to eat fresh out of the oven while still crisp.