Crispy Ranch Smashed Carrots combine the natural sweetness of carrots with the savory zing of ranch, creating a satisfying addition to any meal! The carrots are boiled until tender, then gently smashed and coated with a flavorful ranch seasoning and parmesan before being roasted to crispy perfection! Warning these are seriously addicting!!
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The Best Crispy Ranch Smashed Carrots Recipe
These crispy parmesan ranch smashed potatoes are seriously the best! They get perfect crispy around the edges and roasting them brings out the sweet flavors that are balanced beautifully with savory ranch and parmesan. I can’t think of a better way to prepare carrots, for real! They honestly taste like crispy fries!
You can serve these carrots as a side dish with your favorite proteins like chicken, steak, or pork chops, or serve them as a snack or appetizer with a side of ranch for dipping! If you have any picky eaters at your house, this is a great way to get them to eat their veggies!
Ingredients Needed
- Baby Carrots: Baby carrots are best because they are easier to smash!
- Olive Oil: A bit of olive oil will help the ranch seasoning and parmesan cheese stick to these carrots.
- Ranch Seasoning: You can use a store-bought packet of ranch dressing, or make your own using my homemade ranch seasoning recipe!
- Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese will add flavor and crisp up in the oven!
How to make smashed carrots
- Preheat & Blanch Carrots: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in baby carrots and cook until tender. Drain then transfer the cooked carrots to a medium bowl.
- Season Carrots: To the bowl, add olive oil and ranch seasoning and toss to coat the carrots.
- Smash: Transfer the carrots to a baking sheet then smash each carrot with the bottom of a cup or mason jar.
- Add Parmesan: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
How to make your own ranch seasoning
Pro Tip! Skip store-bought ranch seasoning and make your own instead!
Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Transfer to an airtight container and label. This ranch seasoning keeps for up to 3 months!
homemade ranch seasoning ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk powder
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp dried dill
kelley’s tips
- You can make this same recipe with potatoes instead of carrots! Use small potatoes like fingerling potatoes.
- If you don’t have baby carrots on hand, you can use large carrots, just peel them and cut them into similar sized pieces, about the size of baby carrots!
- Don’t skip boiling the carrots! You absolutely have to boil the carrots first to be able to smash them! The smashing will help them to be a bit thinner and have perfectly crispy edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make smashed carrots in the air fryer?
What should I serve with parmesan ranch carrots?
These carrots would go well with ranch dressing on the side for a snack or appetizer. To make a meal out of it, serve with air fryer chicken breast or chicken meatballs and a side of mashed potatoes!
How to store leftover smashed carrots?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days! Reheat in the microwave or the air fryer to keep their crispy consistency!
More Easy Veggie Recipes to Try
- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Breadcrumbs
- Harissa Cauliflower
- Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Ranch Smashed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in baby carrots and cook until tender. Drain then transfer the cooked carrots to a medium bowl.
- To the bowl add olive oil and ranch seasoning and toss to coat the carrots.
- Transfer carrots to a baking sheet then smash each carrot with the bottom of a cup or mason jar.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy flipping halfway through.
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