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    Baked Parsnip Fries

    Published: Dec 13, 2017 · Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Baked parsnip fries or parsnip chips, a great side dish alternative to the good old roast potatoes for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or any other occasion. With a nice blend of paprika, parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, plus a dash of olive oil, these parsnip fries are simply delicious.

    Overhead shot of a white plate with baked parsnip fries topped with grated parmesan and chopped parsley

    More than a side dish, these parsnip fries are great for snacking too whenever you crave something yummy, but would rather stay away from junk. Not that I call the the almighty potato fries junk. Far from me that thought!

    For me, the potato fries are THE ultimate food, and if I have to choose one dish I would have before I die, that would definitely be fries. Not even baked, the hell with that, fried!!! With some nice salt on them, and that's it. Nothing else. Forget the ketchup, etc. Proper fries need nothing else.

    And my homemade baked fries are a fine example that you can get perfect fries at home too, no need to go for a take-away. But, do you know what? These parsnip fries are nearly as good as the potato fries.

    I say nearly, because, well, they are not potatoes. But other than that, they are perfect! The naturally sweet taste goes wonderfully well with the paprika and garlic mixture, plus the parmesan comes to give the final nice kick to them.

    Collage of 6 photos to show step-by-steo instructions how to make baked parsnip fries

    How long does it take to bake parnip fries?

    You only need about 25 minutes to put these parsnip fries to the table. Just make sure that the oven is well pre-heated before you pop them in. They only need 17-18 minutes in the oven, since they are sliced finely. Do keep an eye on them not to burn them!

    You can tell how easy it is to make the fries. One thing I would recommend anyone to have in their kitchen is a nice vegetable peeler. It might be ridiculously cheap, I think I bought mine for £0.50 or so, but I couldn't possibly live without it in my kitchen.

    Peeling carrots, parsnips or butternut squash with a knife is simply impossible. At least, I can't, for the life of me, do it properly. With the peeler, I can get it done in no time. And stress free too!

    These parsnip fries can be made vegan by omitting the parmesan at the end. You could perhaps replace them with a vegan cheese, or have them with a vegan dip.

    Close-up shot of baked parsnip fries with parmesan and parsley

    HOW TO BAKE PARSNIP FRIES

    There are a few tips if you want to get perfectly baked parsnip fries. I know it's a boring task, but it's important to have them in one single layer on the baking tray and, ideally, at least half a centimetre between them.

    That will ensure an even bake. You can't get the same perfect crispiness as you get with the fried potato chips, for example, but they are absolutely fantastic anyway.

    The tray has to be greased before arranging the fries, and I promise you, they will not stick at all. They also have to be tossed in oil and spices beforehand.

    The parmesan is best to be kept at the end, otherwise it will have a slight burnt taste. Same with the chopped parsley, better keep it fresh at the end. And there you have, a fantastic side dish for any occasion.

    Overhead shot of a white plate with baked parsnip fries topped with grated parmesan and chopped parsley

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    Baked Parsnip Fries
    Prep Time
    8 mins
    Cook Time
    17 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Healthy Baked Parsnip Fries, a great side dish alternative to the good old potato fries. With a nice blend of paprika, parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, plus a dash of olive oil, these parsnip fries are simply delicious. The parsnip fries have a nice crunch on the outside, while the inside is tender and fluffy. Serve them with your favourite roast for any occasion.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: healthy side dishes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 368 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 5 parsnips
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing the tray
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).

    2. Peel and cut the parnips into sticks.

    3. Mix together the olive oil, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder, then drizzle it over the parsnips.

    4. Toss to coat, grease two baking trays with olive oil, then arrange the parsnip sticks in one layer, leaving at least half a centimetre between them.

    5. Bake one tray at a time, first for 15 minutes, then flip the parnip fries on the other side, and bake for a further 2-3 minutes.

    6. Serve hot with parmesan and parsley.

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Parsnip Fries
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 368 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 369mg15%
    Potassium 1453mg42%
    Carbohydrates 70g23%
    Fiber 19g76%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 445IU9%
    Vitamin C 68.4mg83%
    Calcium 167mg17%
    Iron 2.5mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Debra

      May 15, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Soooo good. The seasonings really made this very tasty. Will make again!!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        May 15, 2019 at 2:14 pm

        Hi Debra! Thank you for your comment! I am glad you enjoyed the parsnip fries, they are really yummy!

        Reply
    2. Carrie

      May 22, 2020 at 12:59 am

      Yum! I made them in the air frier! 😋

      Reply
    3. Suzanne

      November 07, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      This look so good! Do you use this seasoning blend on any other veggies?

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        November 07, 2020 at 8:27 pm

        It can be used with any root vegetables, it gives quite a nice kick 😊

        Reply
    4. Vanessa

      November 07, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks fo rsharing! Does it reheat well?

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        November 07, 2020 at 8:26 pm

        They won’t take the same nice crunchiness, but they can be reheated in the oven.

        Reply
    5. Gina B.

      December 14, 2021 at 12:00 am

      We loved this recipe! We used 1/2 lb parsnips (after peeling and cutting) with the spices in the exact quantities as listed because we like to mask the flavor of parsnips. They were perfectly flavored and perfectly cooked.

      Reply

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