Craving something crispy and satisfying, but don’t want to head to McDonald’s or deal with frying at home? You’re in luck! This simple, oven-baked veggie recipe is golden, crunchy, and full of flavor — and it’s made with wholesome ingredients you probably already have.
Once you try this, you may never go back to fast food fries again!
🥔 The Star Ingredient: Potatoes or Veggie of Choice
You can use:
- Regular potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots, zucchini, or even cauliflower
They all work beautifully and get that crave-worthy crispy edge — without deep frying or oil overload.
🍽️ Crispy Oven-Baked Veggie Sticks Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes or sweet potatoes (or veggies of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon oat flour or cornmeal (for extra crispiness)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dried herbs like oregano or thyme
👩🍳 How to Make:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a tray with parchment paper.
- Cut vegetables into thin sticks or wedges. Try to keep them evenly sized.
- Toss in a bowl with olive oil, oat flour (or cornmeal), and seasonings. Mix well until coated.
- Spread out on the tray, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Bake longer for extra crunch!
🧄 Optional Dips:
Serve with plain Greek yogurt mixed with lemon and garlic, or mashed avocado with a pinch of salt.
✅ Why You’ll Love These:
- No deep frying
- No artificial ingredients
- Crispy on the outside, soft inside
- Full of flavor — and fiber!
So next time you’re tempted by fast food, just pop these in the oven. Healthy, crispy, and truly better than fries! 🍟❌🥰
