Ingredients

  • 500 g baby carrots, peeled
  • 250 g fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
  • 14 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 tablespoons plain flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 500 ml vegetable oil, for frying

Method

  • Remove the carrot tops, leaving a little stalk.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Drain and dry on a paper towel.
  • Combine crumbs, zest, chili, parsley and Parmesan and seasonings.
  • Place flour and eggs in separate bowls.
  • Roll the carrots first in flour, then in egg and cover in crumbs.
  • Fry the carrots in hot oil for 1-2 minutes until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel.