Fried Shoestring Carrots Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 2 cups canola oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Pat dry one 10-ounce bag shredded carrots with paper towels. Working in batches, carefully fry the carrots, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Put 2 teaspoons cider vinegar in a food-safe spray bottle and spray the carrots. Sprinkle with salt, 2 tablespoons chopped mint and 1 teaspoon orange zest.

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, water, cornstarch, 1/2 teas. salt,1/4 teas. cayenne and half the pepper until smooth. Stir in carrots. In a small bowl. combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside. In an electric skillet of deep fryer, heat oil to 375^. Drop spoonfuls or carrot mixture., a few at a time, into oil separating as best you can; cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring around frequently. Drain on paper towels. sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. --- Note: Sometimes instead of the cayenne and white pepper I use cinnamon and a little nutmeg.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200˚C).
• Slice the top and bottom off of carrots then slice them in half, slice each half into thirds lengthwise.
• In a large bowl, mix ingredients with carrot sticks.
• Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on how crispy you want them).
• Mix together ingredients for dipping sauce in a small bowl.
• Serve warm carrots with dipping sauce. Topped with Parmesan and parsley.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Clean,peel and slice carrots.
• Slice onion.
• Using cooking spray, spray fry pan and heat to medium.
• Add carrots and onions, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover pan.
• When carrots and onions start sizzling, turn heat down to low, checking often and turning so they cook thoroughly or to your desired tenderness.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk flour, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; Stir in carrots.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining salt, cayenne and pepper and set aside.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat-fryer heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop spoonfuls of carrot mixture, a few at a time, into hot oil.
• Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture.
• Note: As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

Steps:

• Put the oil in a medium pot and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels and put it next to the pot. Add the vinegar to a 3-ounce travel spray bottle and set aside.
• Line another plate with paper towels, put the carrots on the plate and pat with additional paper towels to dry thoroughly. This will prevent the oil from splattering when the carrots are added.
• Working in batches, fry the carrots until light brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate.
• Season the carrot fries with salt, sprinkle over the mint and orange zest and spray with a couple of spritzes of cider vinegar.