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These tasty carrot chips are baked in a hot oven until crispy. They are wonderful all by themselves or dipped in a creamy sour cream dip.

Ready in about 30 minutes, it's easy to whip them up anytime - whether you want a delicious side dish or an easy snack.

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I love carrots. I really like their crunch and sweetness when they're raw, whether dipped in homemade ranch or just enjoyed all on their own. But I also enjoy them when they are well-seasoned and cooked. 🥕

These carrot chips are especially good! Roasting thinly sliced carrots in olive oil elevates them from a fairly standard veggie into a truly delicious snack. Even my youngest, the notoriously Picky Eater, likes them.

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Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty chips. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

Carrots: Thinly slices, about ¼-inch thick. I'm lazy, so I often use store-bought pre-sliced carrots. Obviously, you could simply slice the carrots yourself. The advantage of slicing them yourself is that you can slice them thinner. The store-bought ones are relatively thick.

Olive oil: This is by far my favorite oil to cook with! It's so delicious. But if you're unsure about cooking with it, you can use avocado oil instead. It has a higher smoke point. Another tasty option is to use melted butter.

Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the chips could end up too salty.

Garlic powder: I actually prefer garlic powder to fresh minced garlic. I feel that it coats the carrots more uniformly.

Instructions

Making these homemade carrot chips is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

Your first step is to coat the carrot slices with olive oil. Then add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix to coat.

Then roast the chips in a hot oven until crispy. This should take about 20 minutes in a 450°F oven.

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Expert tip

Note that some of the carrot slices will brown faster, depending on their thickness and where they're placed in the pan. Simply remove them and keep roasting the ones left in the pan.

Frequently asked questions

Are they as crispy as store-bought chips?

Unfortunately, they are not. But they ARE crispy, caramelized, and very tasty. I would think that to get potato chips crispiness, you would need a dehydrator, not an oven.

Can I cook these in a skillet?

Yes, but they won't come out crispy. They'll be more of a sliced-carrot-side-dish than a crispy snack.

Can I make a sweet version?

Yes. Instead of olive oil, coat the chips in melted unsalted butter or ghee plus a tablespoon of maple syrup. And instead of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, use ground cinnamon.

Variations

The best way to vary this recipe is to experiment with different seasonings. Good options include dried thyme, dried oregano, chili powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.

Serving suggestions

You can serve these tasty chips as a side dish, or even as a snack. I like dipping them in a homemade spicy sour cream dip - simply mix ½ cup of sour cream with 1 teaspoon of hot sauce and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.

They're also good with Greek yogurt dip, ranch dressing, and tahini sauce.

When I serve them as a side dish, I like to serve them with a main dish that I can cook in the same 450°F oven. So I often serve them with one of the following:

  • Baked chicken breast
  • Pesto chicken
  • Parmesan shrimp
  • Cajun chicken

Storing leftovers

If you have leftovers, they keep OK in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. But as one might expect, they're not as good as when served fresh out of the oven.

They do lose their crispiness, but not their flavor! Simply reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power.

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Carrot Chips

These tasty carrot chips are baked in a hot oven until crispy. Wonderful all by themselves, or dipped in a sour cream dip.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. thinly sliced carrots ¼-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with high-heat-resistant parchment paper.*

  • Spread the carrot slices on paper towels to remove excess water. Transfer them to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • Spread the carrot slices in one layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until browned and crispy, about 20 minutes.

  • If the carrots are not evenly sliced and some slices are still not crispy, remove the crispy ones to a plate and continue baking for about 5 more minutes to crisp up the thicker slices. Watch them closely to make sure they don’t burn.

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Notes

*Some brands of parchment paper don't withstand high oven temperatures. To be on the safe side, you can use nonstick foil rather than parchment. Or use parchment marked as safe for high-heat cooking.

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

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Homemade Carrot Chips - Healthy Recipes Blog (19) Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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  1. Kathryn Phillips

    Homemade Carrot Chips - Healthy Recipes Blog (20)
    I used store-bought carrot chips. Cooked for about 15 minutes. Tasty. Served with chicken fajita saute and coleslaw.

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    • Vered DeLeeuw

      Glad you liked this recipe, Kathryn!

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FAQs

Are carrot chips good for you? ›

Healthy Baked Carrot Chips – Get your crunchy chip fix without ruining your diet! These gluten-free, low-fat snacks are easy to make and easy to love!

What to eat with carrots as a snack? ›

Combine shredded carrots, low-fat shredded cheese and a small amount of margarine. Top with crumbled whole wheat crackers.

How many carbs are in carrot chips? ›

Nutrition
Serving Size3 ounces (85g)
Sodium 65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g9%
Sugars 4g
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Do carrot chips have vitamin A? ›

Different from potato chips, fried or dried carrot chips are rich in Vitamin A: which could improve vision problems due to malnutrition, other nutrition such as beta-carotene and calcium have also been found in carrot chips. However, the fried carrot chips still contain high calorie.

What does eating 3 carrots a day do? ›

Loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene, carrots can lower your diabetes risk, evidence suggests. They can strengthen your bones. Carrots have calcium and vitamin K, which are important for bone health. They might help you lose weight.

Are carrots a good snack for losing weight? ›

In conclusion, are carrots good for weight loss? Carrots are indeed good for weight loss due to their low-calorie content, high fiber content, and various essential micronutrients. They can help create a feeling of fullness, support digestion, and contribute to a calorie deficit necessary for weight loss.

How many carrots can I eat a day? ›

Generally speaking, it's safe (and a good idea!) to eat as many carrots as you'd like. Yes, there are rare cases where people have consumed so much beta carotene (from foods like carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, oranges and pumpkins) that their skin developed an orange hue (a condition called carotenemia).

What is carrot chips? ›

Carrot chips are carrots that have been fried or dehydrated. Some carrot manufacturers also refer to bagged, sliced carrots as carrot chips. The fried version of carrot chips is often referred to as carrot fries, especially when the chips are made in the shape of french fries.

What kind of potato chips can you eat on a low-carb diet? ›

When you're in the mood for classic potato chips you love, but you want them to be low-carb, these Wilde protein chips will be the closest you can get to the real thing. They're thin, crispy, crunchy, salty, and super flavorful.

Are carrot chips processed? ›

Carrot chips have the similar processing steps with potato chips processing such as the material cleaning & peeling, cutting, blanching, frying or drying until the chips become crispy. Then, both of them could be flavored or salted.

Can you get too much vitamin A from carrots? ›

A. Rosy Rojas, a dietetic intern at Tufts' Frances Stern Nutrition Center, answers: “No. Though uncommon, people do overdose on vitamin A; however, when it comes to eating carrots an overdose is impossible.

Can vegetable chips be healthy? ›

Veggie chips are thought to be healthier mainly because they are touted as such. They do have a few advantages over potato chips, but very few. One of the better things to do for either choice is to buy those that are baked, and low sodium. The best thing is to make your own!

How many carrots do you need to eat to get enough vitamin A? ›

One whole raw carrot contains enough vitamin A to meet the FDA recommendation, as does one slice of pumpkin pie. One whole baked sweet potato gives you five times the daily recommended intake.

Which vegetable chips are healthiest? ›

Best: Brad's Crunchy Kale Original

This option just 6 grams of carbs with 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. A veggie chip made of kale, we think that is pretty impressive. They also keep sodium levels modest with 210 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Are carrot fries healthier than potato? ›

Carrot French fries have fewer calories and carbs than potatoes. They also have more nutrients including fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins and antioxidants.

Is it OK to snack on carrots? ›

Veggie sticks, such as carrots or celery, are a super healthy snack option.

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