Easy vegan delicious carrot bacon recipe Ingredients
Carrot Bacon Recipe: A Delicious Vegan Alternative to BaconWe’re talking crispy slices of carrots wrapped in salty, smoky bacon flavor and baked to crispy-soft perfection. This vegan-friendly alternative to traditional bacon is made from thinly sliced carrots that are seasoned and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- 4-5 large Carrots
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or honey
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparing the carrot bacon strips
- Wash and peel the carrots, and slice them into thin slices/strips.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrot strips to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.Place the carrot strips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
How to cook carrot bacon in the oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the carrot strips start to brown and crisp up.
- Remove the carrot bacon from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to keep the crispy texture.
How to bake vegan carrot bacon in an air fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the carrot strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches.
- Air fry the carrot bacon for 8-10 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.Remove the carrot bacon from the air fryer and serve immediately.Enjoy your vegan carrot bacon!
How to grill vegan carrot bacon on a barbecue or grill
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the carrot strips on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy.Remove the carrot bacon from the grill and serve immediately.Enjoy!