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Air Fryer Rutabaga Fries
Air fryer rutabaga fries are easy to make and the perfect healthy side dish. Rutabaga fries are a low carb alternative to french fries. These hand-cut fries go great with burgers, sandwiches, chicken nuggets or served as a snack with your favorite dip.
Peel and cut the rutabaga into fries. Peel the rutabaga then cut the top and bottom off the rutabaga. Cut the rutabaga in half then cut the halves into 1/2 inch half moons. Cut those half moons into thin french fries.
Add rutabaga fries to a large bowl. Add the avocado oil and spice to the rutabaga fries. Stir the fries with tongs or your hands until the fries are all well coated in spices.
Put rutabaga fries in the air fryer basket. Turn on the air fryer 400F for 20-22 minutes.
After 7 minutes, pause the air fryer and shake the basket. Pause it again 2-3 more times during cooking to ensure the fries don't burn and the heat gets well distributed.
When choosing a rutabaga, you want to choose one that seems heavy for its size. For this recipe, you don’t' want a rutabaga that is too large (they can be tough to cut into when very large). You are looking for one that is the size of a softball. Be sure there are not any soft spots on the rutabaga).
Don't make the fries too thick or wide, as you want these to be thinner fries, so they cook all the way through without burning. You want them to be 1/2 inch or less in width. Be sure to cut the fries the same thickness so they all cook evenly.
If you are having a hard time cutting the rutabaga in half, cut down the cheeks of the rutabaga first (instead of through the center). The center is the densest part of the root so it can be tough to cut through. Cutting from the outside in can make it so there is less to cut through once you are close to the center.
Pause the air fryer and shake the basket 3-4 times during cooking to ensure all the fries get evenly browned and none burn.
Cut the rutabaga down into small cubes to create a rutabaga hash to cook in the air fryer. Follow the same instructions, however these may be finished cooking a minute or two earlier since they aren't as large.
If you buy a large rutabaga, cook the fries in batches. It’s ok to have the fries overlap but you don’t want to have too thick of a layer where the fries can evenly cook. Depending on the size of your air fryer and how big the rutabaga is, you may need to cook the fries in batches.
If you don’t have an air fryer, or want to make a large batch at once, I recommend using the oven instead (425F for 30 minutes, flip after 20 minutes).
Storing leftoversFridge: Store leftover rutabaga fries in the fridge for up to 4 days.Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 5-7 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave, but they will be soft (like roasted rutabaga) not crisp.Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing leftovers as the texture will change.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
67
Fat
4
g
Carbohydrates
8
g
Fiber
2
g
Sugar
4
g
Protein
1
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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