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    Home > Appetizers, Starters & Party Food

    Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries

    Published: Mar 29, 2017 · Modified: Mar 12, 2021 by Nicky Corbishley

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    A lighter alternative to those crisps and dips - try my loaded Mexican-style carrot fries!

    It might sound a bit crazy to turn carrots into a Mexican sharing dish, but we have raw veggies and dips right?

    Mexican-style carrot fries

    These are based on my Baked Parmesan Carrot Fries but kicked up a notch with those delicious Mexican flavours!

    Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries is the kind of food you put on the table in front of your kids and they go 'Yay!!!' because it looks like gorgeous, colourful party food. Added to that, they don't need to use knives and forks, and they can dip and splodge to their hearts content.

    Close up photo of Mexican-style carrot fries with soured cream dip and salsa

    All the while, I'm rubbing my hands together gleefully, because I managed to get them to eat carrots as a TREAT! If you want to add another veggie, you could do some courgette fries too. Double delish!

    courgette fries

    So how has your week been so far guys?

    I'm feeling a little frazzled at the moment - working days, nights and weekends. Hopefully things will calm down next week, but coffee is my best friend right now.

    And of course it's the Easter holidays next week! Now that the kitchen is done (reveal coming soon, I promise, just got to get through a week or two of other backlog video work first), we need to get started on the garden. Booooring! I really don't enjoy gardening.

    That's not 100% accurate - I like growing herbs, fruits and veg - I just can't be bothered with all the mowing, weeding and flower planting.

    I think to me, it only feels worth it if I'm going to eat it.

    Yep, thinking about my stomach once again!

    overhead photo of Mexican-style carrot fries with dips

    Hopefully in April we'll get to the point where we have a new lawn laid, BBQs cleaned and new garden furniture ordered. Then we can get started on the BBQ recipes and cocktails!! If you wanted to stick with the Mexican Flavours you could serve the Carrot Fries with these delicious Mexican Chicken Skewers with Picante Salsa or Crispy Fish Tacos.

    The kids have also requested a trip to Chester zoo, a picnic, a few movie days and playdates with their buddies.

    As always, i'm looking forward to a large Cadbury egg, eaten straight from the fridge (Mmmm love it when it's crisp) and some more of these chocolate orange hot cross buns!

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    Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    A lighter alternative to those crisps and dips - try my loaded Mexican-style carrot fries! A great party food, snack or lunch. Vegetarian and gluten free!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 455 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 large egg - lightly whisked
    • 2 tbsp cold water
    • 70 g grated parmesan cheese
    • 3 large carrots - washed (no need to peel) and sliced into batons
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • 3 tbsp soured cream
    • 3 tbsp fresh salsa
    • 1 large ripe avocado, - stone removed, one half sliced, the other half chopped into chunks
    • 1 small red onion - peeled and thinly sliced
    • 1 mild red chilli - sliced
    • Small bunch fresh coriander - roughly torn

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment or a non-stick silicone mat.
    • Mix the egg and water and place in a shallow dish. Place the grated parmesan in another shallow dish.
    • Roll the carrot batons in the egg, then in the parmesan. Arrange on the baking tray so the carrots aren’t touching. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes, turning once until dark golden brown.
    • Remove the carrots from the oven and arrange on a plate or board. Top the carrots with the sour cream and salsa, then arrange the avocado slices and chunks, red onion slices, red chilli slices and fresh coriander on top. Serve immediately.

    ✎ Notes

    Nutritional Information is per Serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1137mgPotassium: 1109mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 16380IUVitamin C: 52.4mgCalcium: 483mgIron: 2mg
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    More Mexican Inspired Recipes:

    If, like me, you love cooking Mexican food then why not check out these other Mexican inspired recipes:

    • Chris famous Chilli Con Carne Recipe
    • Our Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas - always a hit with the kids too
    • Mexican Chicken Skewers - great on the BBQ
    • Fish Tacos - a favourite of Chris and I from our trip to Morro Bay CA
    • Vegetarian Loaded Tortilla Pan
    • Mexican Shakshuka
    • Oh and if you have a little extra time this Slow Cooked Pork and Beef Chilli is AMAZING!

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    1. Kathryn says

      May 01, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for the upcoming bank holiday get together, hoping for some sunshine so we can eat al fresco.

      Reply
    2. best pakistani recipes says

      October 18, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Never try something like carrot fries. best and healthy sacks for kids. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    3. Susan @ Culinary Envy says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous picture! I want to party at your home....You kind of put carrots sticks on a crudite platter to shame! Pinned

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        April 10, 2017 at 9:07 pm

        ha ha I love carrot crudites too 🙂

        Reply
    4. Maha Khan says

      April 10, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Wow, Nice recipe.
      It's looking wonderful
      I am going to make this recipe for my family and husband...

      Reply
    5. Amy says

      March 30, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      What a great idea on using carrots, a much healthier version too. Looking so delicious Nicky!

      Reply
    6. Scott Williamss says

      March 29, 2017 at 7:47 pm

      These fries are absolutely addictive and moderately simple to make. What kind of camera did you use to take these awesome photos btw?

      Reply

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