If you're a fan of all things buffalo but want to add a veggie twist, these Buffalo Carrots are about to become your new favorite side dish!
Roasted until tender and caramelized, then tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, these carrots pack all the spicy, savory flavor of your favorite game-day wings without needing a fryer. With just a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese on top, every bite is a delightful balance of heat and creamy tang.
This recipe is simple yet full of flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or as an unexpected addition to your holiday spread. You'll only need a few ingredients to transform carrots into a show-stopping side bursting with flavor.
Ingredient Notes
These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients. For a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.
Carrots: I use regular carrots and cut them into chunks. You can use baby carrots if you prefer, but they won't need to be cooked for as long.
Hot sauce: Use any that you and your family enjoy. I use Franks.
Blue cheese crumbles: You can buy crumbled blue cheese at most grocery stores. You can also crumble it yourself. It is much easier and far less messy to do this when the cheese is cold.
Recipe Tips
We've tested this recipe at least 3 times to ensure it works well for you. Have a look at our tips for getting the best dish you can!
- You want to use a heavy-duty tray when roasting your carrots. This is what will help them get the crispy edges and deep color.
- Cut the carrots into large chunks. This ensures they don't get too soft before the outside is all crispy and caramelized.
- The carrots are roasted at a high temperature. This allows them to crisp on the outside and get tender inside. If you use a lower temperature, they will take longer to cook and can start to shrivel up a little.
Why You'll Love These Buffalo Carrots
- They are so easy to make.
- You can use them as a party snack or a side dish.
- Roasted veg rules in the vegetable flavor world.
Recipe Adaptations
These are all just suggestions and things that have worked in our test kitchen, but it is your dinner, so adapt it to suit your family. That is the beauty of cooking; we can all create our own delicious meals.
- Use a hot sauce that you love, and for a milder flavor use half hot sauce and half ketchup.
- Add extra spice with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Swap the blue cheese for some crumbled feta or goats cheese.
- Add some chunks of pumkpin in with the carrot.
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Serving Suggestions
These are perfect as a party snack with some toothpicks or skewers to make them easy to eat. You could add a creamy ranch or sour cream dip next to them. Or serve them along side a roast chicken or a grilled steak. You could also toss them through a salad for a delicious lunch or side.
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Buffalo Carrots
Ingredients
- 8 carrots (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup hot sauce (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles (see note 3)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 430ºF/220°C.
- Cut the carrots into chunks about 2"/ 5cm in length. Cut the thicker chunks in half lengthwise so that all your chunks are roughly the same length and width.8 carrots
- Place the carrots on a heavy-duty roasting tray and drizzle with oil. Toss the carrots to ensure they are fully coated. (I find my hands are the best way to do this)2 tablespoon olive oil
- Spread the carrots out on the tray and roast for 35 minutes, turning once.
- While the carrots are roasting, combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl or jug.¼ cup hot sauce2 tablespoon honey½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Remove the carrots from the oven and pour over the sauce. Stir to coat them and roast for a further 10 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them so the sauce doesn't burn)
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with the blue cheese crumbles and serve.¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Notes
- I use regular carrots and cut them into chunks. You can use baby carrots if you prefer, but they won't need to be cooked for as long.
- Use any hot sauce that you and your family enjoy. I use Franks.
- You can buy crumbled blue cheese at most grocery stores. You can also crumble it yourself. It is much easier and far less messy to do this when the cheese is cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition is per serving
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