Cajun Parsnip Fries

These simple cajun parsnip fries are the perfect side dish! They are vegan, gluten free, grain free, Whole30, paleo and low FODMAP

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword parsnip fries

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 220kcal

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

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.
Place a sheet of parchment or a silicon liner on the baking sheet. Add the parsnip fries. Pour the garlic 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.
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!

How to cook 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.