Carrot Fries with Chipotle Aioli
These carrot fries with chipotle aioli will be your new favorite healthy side dish or snack!
You can grill, roast or air fry them to crispy perfection, then whip up a super easy aioli with mayo and adobo sauce and get dipping!
How to make carrot fries
Featured Ingredients
For the aioli:
- Greek yogurt: The base of the dip is Greek yogurt – it’s tangy, rich and thick.
- Mayonnaise: A good aioli should also have mayo (mine is just a healthier version with the yogurt).
- Mayo is creamier and rich in a different way then yogurt, so I like to mix the two.
- Chipotle chilies in adobo: I use a bit of the adobo sauce and chop up a bit of the chipotle chilies for this aioli.
- They are super spicy (and smoky!), so add as much or as little as you like.
- Lime: For a bit of acidity and that classic lime flavor.
- Honey: To balance out the acidity and to add a bit of sweetness.
- Chili powder: Just for a little extra chili flavor.
For the carrot fries:
- Carrots: I peel and cut full-size carrots, but if you want to use baby carrots, you can do so.
- Oil: I use a neutral oil that is good for roasting, like avocado or olive oil.
- Cilantro: To garnish after you’ve grilled or roasted the carrots (but skip it if you’re not a fan).
Step-by-Step Instructions
To make the aioli:
- To make aioli, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, chilies with adobo sauce, lime zest and juice, chili powder and honey.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
To make the carrot fries:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425 degrees.
- Drizzle carrots with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place carrot fries on preheated grill against the grates, cooking for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly.
- If you’re making them in the oven, line on a baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes.
To serve:
- Drizzle the carrot fries with chipotle aioli and garnish with chopped cilantro.
More delish carrot recipes to enjoy!
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Summer Vegetable Minestrone
- Carrot, Chickpea & Raisin Salad
- Morning Glory Smoothie
- Carrot Apple Bread with Walnut Streusel
Carrot Fries with Chipotle Aioli
Grilled or roasted carrot fries perfect for dipping in a simple chipotle lime aioli.
- Prep Time: 10-15 mins
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Total Time: 25-35 mins
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
Ingredients
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Chipotle Aioli:
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle chilies, finely chopped + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Dash coarse salt and ground black pepper
Carrot Fries:
- 2 pounds carrots, cut into fry shape
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Dash coarse salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 425 degrees.
- To make aioli, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, chilies with adobo sauce, lime zest and juice, chili powder and honey. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Drizzle carrots with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place carrot fries on preheated grill against the grates, cooking for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly. Or, if you’re making them in the oven, line on a baking sheet and roast 15-20 minutes. Remove carrot fries and drizzle with chipotle aioli and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Cooking Tip: You can also grill the carrots on a cast iron grill pan on the stove-top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 237mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg