Smashed Buffalo Carrots
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Party Sticks carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoon chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Carrots
Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the carrot sticks until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Strain and arrange in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Using the bottom of a glass gently smash carrot sticks until flattened, but still intact.
Roast the Carrots
Drizzle smashed carrot sticks with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 20-25 or until the carrots are golden with crispy edges.
Serve
Remove roasted carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle with buffalo sauce and garnish with sliced jalapeño peppers, chives and blue cheese, if desired.
