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What to do with a bag full of carrots? Make these easy oven-baked carrot fritters. They’re super simple, require only 5 ingredients, and taste SO delicious!
Published on March 2020 /Updated on September 2024
We all know that wonderfully healthy and convenient carrots are perfect for , , , and , but maybe not everyone knows that they also make amazing fritters!
Today, I want to re-share this clever and easy carrot recipe, as it’s one of my favorites when I have plenty of these vibrant root vegetables in the fridge.
I LOVE it because it’s easy to make, inexpensive, and turns low-calorie, vitamin-packed carrots into a terrific vegetarian appetizer, side dish, or snack!
You’ll love them, too, because these little patties are baked and not fried in oil making them healthy, light yet flavorful. The oven does all the work, saving you time and a frying pan to wash!
The recipe is straightforward, making it a breeze for anyone to follow.
Mix the grated carrots with an egg, flour, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and seasoning. Bake them until golden. Serve with a simple yogurt-hummus dip, and you’re done.
Everyone will love these crispy carrot fritters fresh from the oven!
List of the ingredients
- Carrots
- Egg
- Whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Cilantro (optional)
- Salt & pepper
How to make carrot fritters
(Note: this is a quick description; the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)
- Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease with oil.
- Shape the mixture into patties.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crispy (12 minutes per side).
RECIPE NOTES
Carrot cake ingredients
Carrots: Of course! This recipe is a great way to use those extra carrots, especially if you have some sitting in your crisper drawer!
Egg + plain flour: They both act as binders and give structure. You can’t skip these ingredients.
Flavor: The distinct flavors of fresh cilantro (aka fresh coriander in the UK), cumin, and garlic perfectly complement the sweet and delicious carrots. I love this middle eastern-ish flavor combination!
Seasoning: Salt & pepper to make the final favors pop!
Leftovers & Storage Tips
These carrot fritters are best when served crispy and freshly baked. However, they keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They will soften up, but it’s not a big deal as we enjoy them anyway.
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Carrot Fritters
These delicious carrot fritters are baked instead of fried, making them a light and healthy vegetarian meal. Serve with a last-minute yogurt-hummus dip! The recipe yields 10 small portions, enough for 2 people, but you can easily double it.
Ingredients
- ½ lb (220 grams) carrots, grated
- 1 small egg
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
YOGURT-HUMMUS DIP
- ½ cup (120 ml) hummus
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃ and grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a food processor or a box grater, grate the carrots, then drain and squeeze them with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture. Add them to a bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the grated carrots and mix until well combined. If the mixture is still wet and difficult to handle, you might add more flour.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the mixture on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand.
- Bake the fritters in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, then turn them over and bake for a further 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Check your oven; the baking time might be slightly different.
- Yogurt-hummus dip: Make a super easy yogurt-hummus dip by simply mixing plain yogurt, hummus, and lemon juice.
- Serve the fritters with the yogurt-hummus dip. They're best when freshly baked, but they can also be served cold. Enjoy!
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