• Preheat the oven or the air fryer to 425°F. If you haven't already, peel the carrots and trim the root and ends. Cut them in half crosswise. Cut both pieces of the carrot in half lengthwise. You'll need to cut the top portion of the carrot in half lengthwise again because it's thicker. Even sized carrots are important for even cooking.
  2 lbs carrots
• Mix the seasonings and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
• Place the carrots in a large bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch on top. Toss to coat the carrot sticks. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning on top. Use your hands to toss the carrots in the seasoning and cheese until they're combined.
  1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Crispy Baked Carrot Fries

• Transfer the carrots to a large baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until the carrots are fork tender, golden brown, and the parmesan is crispy.

Crispy Air Fryer Carrot Fries

• Place the carrots in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-16 minutes, until they're fork-tender and golden brown. You may need to work in batches to fit all of the carrots without overcrowding the air fryer.
• Cool slightly and serve with chopped parsley and the dipping sauce.