Cajun Parsnip Fries

These cajun parsnip fries are one of our favorite side dishes! Turning veggies into fries is one of my favorite ways to make foods more exciting! If you have never had parsnips before, this is the perfect opportunity to try them! These parsnip fries take about 30 minutes and bake in the oven, making them simple side dish that everyone in the family will enjoy!

If you have ever had carrot fries before, these parsnip fries are a fun twist. If you have never had a parsnip before, they have a little bit of a kick to them, so they are a fun change from regular old potatoes.

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Cajun Parsnip Fries

Cajun parsnip fries are so easy to make and perfect for weeknight meals. These are ready in just 30 minutes and a fun twist to traditional fries.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Cajun Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Parsnip Fries

• 2 pounds parsnips, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning

• To make the cajun seasoning, combine all ingredients in a bullet style blender or a coffee grinder dedicated to seasonings. Blend until the fennel seeds are well ground. Store in a glass container
  2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Cajun Parsnip Fries

• Preheat the oven to 450F
• Peel the parsnips and cut them into fry shapes. First cut the top and the tip off the parsnips. Then cut them in half (dividing the top and the bottom). From these halves, you will want to cut these in half the long way. Cut them in half or third again, making fry shapes. Try to keep all the fries about the same thickness so they cook up the same time.  
  2 pounds parsnips, peeled
• Place a sheet of parchment or a silicon liner on the baking sheet. Add the parsnip fries. Pour the olive oil, 1/2 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp of cajun seasoning over the fries. Stir with clean hands until the fries are evenly coated.
  1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Place the fries in the oven for 17 minutes at 450F.
• Take them out and stir them around. Return to the oven for an additional 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot! 

Recipe Notes

How to cook parsnip fries in the air fryer:

• Peel the parsnips and cut into fries.
• Coat with olive oil + Cajun seasoning + 1 tsp. arrowroot (or tapioca flour)
• Stir well until the fries are well coated in the seasoning.
• Add parsnip fries to air fryer basket and set cook temperature to 390F for 16 minutes.
• After 8-9 minutes have passed, pause cooking and shake the basket well. Continue to shake the basket every 2-3 minutes making sure none of the carrots stick to the bottom.
• After 16 minutes, check the fries. If they need more time, cook at 390F for 1-2 more minutes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving

Calories

220

Fat

 

5

g

Carbohydrates

 

44

g

Fiber

 

13

g

Sugar

 

11

g

Protein

 

3

g

Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.

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Author: Samantha Rowland

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: parsnip fries

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