Ranch-seasoned, perfectly roasted carrots that kids and adults alike will LOVE! Only 3 ingredients and 25 minutes to make this healthy side dish that can be paired with any meal. Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
These Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots were inspired by my true love for carrots and my kid’s love for roasted carrots and ranch dressing. Like most kids, my kids will eat pretty much any vegetable as long as it is paired with ranch dressing. They will even eat some carrot fries once in a while.
Enter in these Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots to see if they would eat them. Well, they didn’t just eat them, they devoured them!
They are the easiest cooked carrots with just three simple ingredients and have incredible flavor!
Why you’ll love this Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients!
- Kid-friendly.
- Super easy to make in less than 30 minutes!
- Perfectly roasted carrots + ranch seasoning – best flavor combo!
- A great side dish that can be paired with any meal.
You may also like this oven-roasted potatoes and carrots recipe or these easy peas and carrots that are also kid-friendly and delicious.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Carrots – large whole carrots that we are going to peel and cut into smaller pieces or you can also use baby carrots but I think that the entire carrots have a bit more flavor and look so pretty and delicious.
- Dry ranch seasoning mix – you can use store-bought or make your own.
- Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil will work.
How to make Roasted Carrots with ranch seasoning
Step one: Peel and slice the carrots. I sliced the carrots at an angle for presentation but you could also slice them into strips like french fries. You want them to be about ¼ inch thick so they get nice and crispy when roasted.
Step two: Drizzle the carrots with olive oil, then sprinkle them with the ranch seasoning. After you drizzle on the olive oil, lightly toss to coat all of the carrots before adding the ranch seasoning.
Step three: Lay the carrots onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray and bake them in the oven at 425° F for 25 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- If you feel ambitious and would like to make your own ranch seasoning mix, here is a great recipe!
- You can use sliced whole carrots or baby carrots.
- Avocado oil in place of olive oil works great as well!
- Slice the carrots into ¼-1/2 inch thick slices to ensure the edges get nice and crispy and the carrots become perfectly tender when roasted.
- Use medium-sized carrots that are not too large since they will be sweeter in flavor.
FAQ’s
What carrots work best in this recipe?
When selecting carrots to make these easy ranch-roasted carrots, always opt for whole carrots that are firm rather than limp, soft, or rubbery. Good quality, mature carrots should be rather smooth with few blemishes. Rainbow carrots also work great in this recipe!
How can I make the carrots crispier?
If you want the carrots to have crispier edges, then turn the oven temperature up to 425° F for the last few minutes of cooking time.
How long do you cook carrots?
The cook time for carrots depends on the oven you are using as well as the size of your carrots and how thick or thin you cut them. For this recipe, we cooked the carrots for about 25 minutes and they came out perfectly. Check the carrots are around 20 minutes long and continue cooking until tender and golden.
Storage and reheating
Storage – leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating – reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
More healthy side dishes
- Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
- Easy Roasted Fennel
- Roasted Acorn Squash
- Easy Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
- Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Oven Roasted Asparagus
Did you make this ranch-roasted carrots recipe? If so, then please leave a comment and rating below. I would love to hear how it turned out!
Update: This recipe and post have been updated with step-by-step photos, recipe tips and FAQs, and an enhanced recipe card.
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Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5–6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These easy ranch-roasted carrots are loaded with flavor and only require 3 simple ingredients. They cook in about 25 minutes and make the best healthy side dish that kids and adults will love!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs whole carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼–½ inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 3–4 tablespoons store-bought ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Place the sliced carrots into a mixing bowl and drizzle them with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and lightly toss to coat all of the carrots in the oil.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning onto the carrots and toss to coat.
- Lay the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. You may need to do this in batches or use more than one baking sheet if they do not all fit on one.
- Bake at 25 minutes until the carrots are starting to turn golden brown with slightly crispy edges.
- Remove the carrots from the oven and sprinkle on the remaining 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning and a pinch of black pepper. Toss lightly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you feel ambitious and would like to make your own ranch seasoning mix, here is a great recipe!
- You can use sliced whole carrots or baby carrots in this recipe.
- Slice the carrots into ¼-1/2 inch thick slices to ensure the edges get nice and crispy and the carrots become perfectly tender when roasted.
- If you want the carrots to have crispier edges, then turn the oven temperature up to 425 degrees F for the last few minutes of cooking time.
- These carrots store great in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven on a sheet pan until heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Healthy Side Dishes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
I’ve never thought to toss carrots in ranch seasoning mix before roasting. This is such a great idea and I think I’d eat the entire batch!
What time and temp for air frying?
Hi Lynne, I would recommend 380 degrees F for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer, although I have not tested it that way.
These are delicious and have become a go to in our house!
Hi Nicole, I am so happy you enjoyed them!
These look amazing! Never thought to put ranch seasoning on carrots! Can’t wait to try them. Have you tried it with frozen carrots?
Hi Rachel, they are so good! I have not tried them with frozen carrots but if you thaw the carrots first, I bet it would work.