Carrot Fries with Lemon-Mint Dip Recipe

Name: Carrot Fries with Lemon-Mint Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 5 cups safflower or vegetable oil; 6 large egg whites, beaten; 3 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs); 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch long sticks, each about 1/2-inch thick; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 cups safflower or vegetable oil
6 large egg whites, beaten
3 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch long sticks, each about 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling

1
For the dip: In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mint, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper together until blended.
2
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
3
For the fries: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you dont have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)
4
Place the egg whites in a medium bowl.
5
Place the panko breadcrumbs in another medium bowl.
6
Working in batches, drop the carrot sticks into the egg whites and turn to coat.
7
Remove the carrot sticks, allowing any excess egg white to drip back into the bowl.
8
Drop the carrot sticks in the panko; toss gently to coat.
9
Working in batches, fry the carrot sticks until deep brown, 3 to 4 minutes, turning and separating with a wooden spoon and adjusting the temperature to maintain 350 degrees F. Drain on paper towels.
10
Place a bowl of the dip in the center of a platter.
11
Sprinkle the fries with salt and pepper.
12
Arrange the fries around the dip, and serve.

3301

kcal

Calories

330

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Carrot Fries with Lemon-Mint Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Carrot Fries with Lemon-Mint Dip

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