Crispy Air Fryer Parsnips - Ready in 15 Minutes

Air fryer parsnips in an air fryer basket after cooking.

Crispy Air Fryer Parsnips - Ready in 15 Minutes

Air fryer parsnips are tender on the inside, caramelized on the outside, and ready in about 20 minutes! These simple parsnip fries are a delicious alternative to traditional French fries; slightly sweet, nutty, and perfectly crisp when cooked in the air fryer. With just a drizzle of oil and your favorite spices, you can turn humble parsnips into a flavorful, veggie-packed side dish or snack that pairs with almost any meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer parsnip fries, air fryer parsnips, parnsips air fryer

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 16

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 pound parsnips
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Start by peeling the parsnips. Then cut them into fries. To do this you will want to cut the parsnip in half where it starts to thicken.
Cut the bottom piece in half lenghtwise, then in half again, you will get 4 pieces out of the bottom.
Cut the top piece in half lenghtwise, then in 3-4 fries per half. You will get 6-8 fries out of the top.
1 pound parsnips
Add the parsnip fries to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and the spices.
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Stir well, ensuring all pieces are coated in olive oil and spices.
Put the parsnips in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390F for 13-16 minutes (depending on how thick your parsnips are).
After 8 minutes of cooking, pause the air fryer and shake the basket. Resume cooking. Pause the air fryer again 1-2 more times during the last 5-8 minutes.
Around the 13 minute mark of cooking, check the parsnips. They may be done (the ends are browning and crsipy) or they may need 2-3 more minutes.
Serve hot.

Notes

Cut the parsnips into even pieces so they cook evenly and finish at the same time.
Cook 13–16 minutes at 390°F, adjusting based on your air fryer and the thickness of the fries.
Coat with oil, don’t spray. Tossing the parsnips with olive oil or avocado oil helps the spices stick and gives that caramelized, golden finish.

How to make parsnips in the oven

To cook parsnip fries in the oven, follow all the same instructions on how to cut a parsnip and coating the parsnips with oil and spices.

Add the parsnips to a preheated oven 450F for 25 minutes. Turning them with about 10 minutes left of cooking.

Storing leftovers

Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. T

How to reheat

Air fryer: Reheat parsnips in the air fryer at 375F for 3-5 minutes to heat them through and crisp up the exterior.

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