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These Roasted Parsnip Fries are seasoned frivolously with garlic, salt, and pepper, then baked within the oven and roasted to crispy perfection! Serve them along with your favorite dipping sauces and dig in!

Why We Love It

These roasted parsnip fries are absolutely delicious, plus they’re super easy to make. They arrive out perfectly crispy when baked within the oven, so that they’re one of the best healthy homemade alternative to french fries.

If you happen to haven’t had them before, parsnips are a root vegetable, mildly sweet and earthy in flavor, they usually delay great to roasting.

As a bonus, parsnips are white in color. So in case your kids mechanically turn down anything that appears like a veggie, it’s way easier to sneak these than something like zucchini fries.

We like to serve our horseradish fries as an appetizer with zesty horseradish sauce, special sauce, Chick Fil A copycat sauce, ketchup, or any dipping sauce, or as a side dish with burgers, chicken, or steak.

Better of all, this recipe is Vegan, Gluten-free friendly, and Paleo and Whole30 compatible! Whip up a batch in only 3 easy steps today!

Ingredients

Ingredients Notes

• Select parsnips in regards to the same size as carrots, because the larger ones are inclined to be woodier in texture.
• If you happen to can’t find parsnips or would favor something different, you possibly can totally substitute potatoes or do half potatoes and half parsnips! You can also swap other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or turnips.
• Be happy to substitute some other seasoning blends that you just like. BBQ seasoning or Ranch seasoning would work great!

Instructions

Step 1: While the oven is preheating, prepare the parsnips. Wash them and trim the ends off. Peeling the skin is optional!

Slice the parsnips into fry-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch wide by about 4 inches long. Attempt to make the pieces as uniform as you possibly can. This may help the fries cook evenly.

Tip: Save the scraps to make homemade vegetable stock!

Step 2: Toss the parsnip fries with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. They ought to be evenly coated on all sides.

If you happen to like every other seasonings, add them now!

Step 3: Lay the fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving somewhat space between each. Set it within the oven and roast for 20-22 minutes, stopping halfway to flip the fries over.

Near the top of the cooking time, watch closely and make sure that you don’t burn the fries!

Once the fries are done cooking, transfer them to a plate. Season with salt and pepper and serve while they’re hot with horseradish aioli or ketchup for dipping.

To store leftovers: Transfer leftover roasted parsnips to an airtight container, then cover and store within the refrigerator for 3-4 days, per USDA.

To reheat leftovers: Bake within the oven at 400°F for about 7-10 minutes, just until the fries are starting to crisp up again. Remove and serve immediately.

Recipe Adaptations

• Air Fryer Adaptation: Follow steps 1 and a couple of above. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Flippantly spray the basket with oil, then work in batches and add the parsnip fries in a single layer. Watch out to not overcrowd the air fryer! Cook for 15-17 minutes, stopping halfway to shake the basket and flip the fries. Once they’re crispy, remove the fries and serve!
• Make loaded parsnip fries for an additional kick (pictured below)! Plate the parsnip fries, then top with 4-6 slices of cooked crispy bacon, roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the plate with horseradish aioli, and garnish with thinly sliced chives.
• Make parsnip poutine for a fun tackle the Canadian classic! Drizzle the plated parsnip fries with brown gravy and sprinkle with cheese curds.

FAQ

What do parsnips taste like?

Parsnips are mildly sweet and earthy in flavor. Their taste (and look) could be very just like carrots!

What to serve with parsnip fries?

Serve parsnip fries with horseradish sauce, special sauce, ketchup, or some other dipping sauce you want. Roasted parsnips go perfectly on the side of marinated salmon, a juicy steak, or roasted chicken to make an entire meal.

Are parsnips low carb?

Parsnips are starchy vegetables. They contain about 24 grams of carbohydrates per cup, they usually are usually not considered low-carb friendly.

Are parsnips healthy?

Parsnips have about 100 calories, 6.5 grams of fiber, and 1.5 grams of protein per 1 cup serving.

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Roasted Parsnip Fries

These Roasted Parsnip Fries are seasoned frivolously with garlic, salt, and pepper, then baked to crispy perfection.

Calories 237 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• 6-8
  medium parsnips
• 2
  Tablespoon
  olive oil
• 1/4
  teaspoons
  salt
• 1/4
  teaspoons
  garlic powder
• 1/8
  teaspoons
  pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

   Wash the parsnips and trim the ends off. Optionally, peel the skins.

   Slice the parsnips into uniform pieces, about 1/2 inch wide by about 4 inches.

2. Toss to coat the parsnip fries with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes, turning once halfway through.

   Watch closely to make sure that no pieces are burning because it gets near the top of the cook time.

4. Once the parsnips are done cooking, transfer them to a plate. Season with salt and pepper and serve while they’re hot.

Recipe Notes

Air Fryer Method: Follow steps 1 and a couple of above. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Flippantly spray the basket with oil, then work in batches and add the parsnip fries to the basket in a single layer. Cook for 15-17 minutes, stopping halfway to shake the basket and flip the fries. Once they’re crispy, remove the fries & serve!

Store leftovers: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, cover, and store within the refrigerator for 3-4 days, per USDA.

Reheat leftovers: Bake within the oven at 400°F for 7-10 minutes, just until the fries are starting to crisp up again.

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Parsnip Fries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237
Calories from Fat 72

% Every day Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 96mg4%

Potassium 874mg25%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 3g6%

Calcium 84mg8%

Vitamin C 40mg48%

Vitamin A 0.3IU0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Every day Values are based on a 2000 calorie weight loss program.

Please note that the dietary information may vary depending
on the precise brands of products used. We encourage everyone to envision specific
product labels in calculating the precise dietary information.