Air Fryer Parsnip Fries

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Air fryer parsnip fries are a delicious and healthy snack. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Parsnips are a pretty versatile root vegetable. You can make so many things with them! This air fryer recipe for parsnip fries is so moreish! It’s a great way to get a serving of vegetables into your day.

Parsnips are rich in fibre and low in calories. They’re a good way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C, E and K.

Parsnips have a unique flavor profile and look. It’s a like a white carrot, with a long tap root. It’s nutty, with a slightly sweet flavor.

About the parsnip fries

It’s important to note that air-fried parsnip fries do not make crispy chips the way that traditional french fries do. They are fried until they achieve crispy edges but the insides of the parsnip fries will always be reasonably soft. To give them as much crispiness as possible, it’s best to serve them right away once they’re cooked.

The fries are coated in a little bit of smoked paprika and garlic powder for extra flavour. You could also add a little parmesan cheese near the end of the cooking, to add another flavor and texture.

These air fryer parsnip fries make a great alternative to potato fries and use much less oil than a deep fryer. The air fryer uses hot air to quickly cook the parsnip.

Equipment

Air fryer – These air fryer parsnip fries are made in a 5.8-quart air fryer.

Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients for this easy side dish. Find the full list of ingredient amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here is a rundown of what you will need.

• Fresh parsnips. Small to medium parsnips are best. The really large parsnips have a woody core that will need to be removed before cooking. You don’t need to peel parsnips before cooking them.
• Smoked paprika and garlic powder. You can also use something different such as an Italian seasoning or fresh herbs of choice.
• Vegetable oil (like olive oil or melted coconut oil.)
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste.
• Optional extra – A little parmesan cheese is a great option to bring some extra flavor.

Method

Peel the parsnips with a vegetable peeler or wash them well under cold water.

Slice them into sticks. You can slice them thin like french fries, or make fatter chips.For larger parsnips, remove the woody cores from the centers.

Add the parsnip fries to a large bowl. Drizzle on a little bit of oil, spices or seasonings of choice and salt and pepper. Toss it all together to coat all the cut parsnips.

Lay the seasoned parsnips in the air fryer basket. Ideally, you want them in a single layer if possible, but don’t worry if they currently overlap. They will shrink as they cook.

Place the basket in the air fryer and cook at 400°F/200°C for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking. The cooking time will depend on how big the parsnip fries were cut.

They should be golden brown and crispy on the edges.

Once cooked, serve the parsnip fries immediately with a little salt and your favorite dipping sauce. They make a great side dish to the main course or a healthy snack.

Other flavor ideas

Enjoy some other flavor ideas such as.

• Fresh garlic and drizzle of maple syrup or a little honey.
• A sprinkle of ground cumin and ground coriander, or use a taco seasoning.
• Lemon pepper.
• Swap the parsnip and make pumpkin or sweet potato fries instead.