Fries are the ultimate comfort food. Why not mix it up a bit and instead of using potatoes, use parsnips! These Parsnip Fries are still crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are perfect for dipping. Definitely one of our favourite parsnip recipes!
We love roasting parsnips to go with our weekly Sunday roast, but now we love having them on Saturday burger night too, but in the form of fries. Whenever people think of fries, they think of potatoes, but there are so many other vegetables that make great fries!
Along with nearly every root vegetable, parsnips are easy to cut into fries and roast in a little olive oil and seasoning. Like carrots, parsnips have a nice sweet flavour that you don't get from potatoes, but parsnips also have a more nuttier and earthier flavour.
If you are looking for other ways to use parsnip, then why not try our Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup or Parsnip Soup.
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Why You Will Love Them
- A great alternative to potato fries - If you are bored of the same fries all the time, these parsnip fries make a nice change.
- Much more flavour - Potatoes don't really have a whole lot of flavour, but parsnips do.
- Perfect with a burger - Fries and burgers are the perfect match.
- Easy to prepare - Very little prep is involved in these fries.
- Different flavour options - There are lots of different seasoning options.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Parsnips - When it comes to choosing parsnips in the shop, it is best to choose parsnips that are small to medium in size and about 5 to 10 inches in length. Try to avoid any that are limp or shrivelled. The tips should be firm and pointy.
- Oil - We used a really good quality olive oil.
- Garlic - We used garlic granules for convenience, but fresh garlic is always best. Make sure it is crushed into a paste, to evenly distribute it.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How to Make Parsnip Fries - Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step 1: Peel and cut the parsnips into fries and put them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic and toss well.
- Step 2: Put into an oven-proof tray or on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure there is a bit of space between the fries.
- Step 3: Put into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning a couple of times.
- Step 4: Serve with dip.
Seasoning
We have kept these parsnip fries simple and just used a little olive oil, salt pepper and garlic powder, but you could always spice them up with other herbs and spices.
Give them a smoky flavour with a little bit of paprika, or a spicy kick with a pinch of chilli powder. You can use curry powder too. You could even give them an Italian twist with some oregano and thyme.
Dips
What are fries without a dipping sauce? You could go down the plain mayo or ketchup route and if you do then give our Healthy Tomato Ketchup a try. But why not try our Healthy BBQ Sauce, Ultimate Guacamole or mix some harissa into some yogurt for a creamy spicy dip like in the photo.
Extra Tips
- Use half and half carrots and parsnips for a mix of vegetable fries.
- We kept the seasoning simple with just salt, pepper and garlic powder, but you could add some paprika for a smoky flavour or a punch of chilli powder for a kick of heat.
- Dip is important, so go with a homemade ketchup, BBQ sauce or a creamy harissa sauce.
- Want these a little sweeter? Add a drizzle of maple syrup about 5 minutes before they are ready to come out of the oven.
- To make these a little more indulgent, add some grated parmesan cheese 5 minutes before they have finished cooking.
- Make sure there is enough room between each parsnip fry on the baking tray. You want them to get crispy. If they are too close together, they will steam rather than roast.
Frequently Asked Questions
I wouldn't recommend reheating these, but you could cut them up and mix them with oil and seasonings in advance and then keep them on a baking tray and covered until you are ready to pop them in the oven.
These are best eaten immediately, as they get a little soggy when being kept in the fridge and they don't reheat very well. However, if you do have leftovers then you can keep them in an air tight container in the fridge for 2 days and reheat in the oven.
When roasted, they kind of have a sweet flavour just like carrots do, but they also have a nutty flavour.
Yes, you certainly can. Cook them at 190°C for 17 minutes.
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Recipe
Baked Parsnip Fries
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Parsnips
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas6.
- Peel and cut 500 g Parsnips into fries and put them in a bowl with 1 teaspoon Olive oil, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon Garlic powder. Mix well.
- Put into an oven-proof tray, making sure there is a bit of space between the fries.
- Put into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning a couple of times.
- Serve with dip.
Recipe Tips
- Use half and half carrots and parsnips for a mix of vegetable fries.
- We kept the seasoning simple with just salt, pepper and garlic powder, but you could add some paprika for a smoky flavour or a punch of chilli powder for a kick of heat.
- Dip is important, so go with a homemade ketchup, BBQ sauce or a creamy harissa sauce.
- Want these a little sweeter? Add a drizzle of maple syrup about 5 minutes before they are ready to come out of the oven.
- To make these a little more indulgent, add some grated parmesan 5 minutes before they have finished cooking.
- Make sure there is enough room between each parsnip fry on the baking tray. You want them to get crispy. If they are too close together, they will steam rather than roast.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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