Roasted parsnip batons with pale centres and golden paprika edges
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Air fryer parsnip fries

Air fryer parsnip fries with paprika and olive oil. Cut even batons and roast until tender inside with lightly golden edges.

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Total time 35 min
Calories 176 kcal
Servings 2 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Vegetable fries with natural sweetness

Parsnips do not behave exactly like potatoes: they soften and taste sweet inside, with roasted rather than deep-fried surfaces. Weigh 400 g after peeling and removing tough areas. No dip is included.

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Recipe

Air fryer parsnip fries

Air fryer parsnip fries with paprika and olive oil. Cut even batons and roast until tender inside with lightly golden edges.

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Peel parsnips, remove any woody core if needed, then weigh. Cut into batons about 1 cm thick and 6 cm long.

  2. 2

    Mix and season

    Pat thoroughly dry and mix with oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Distribute seasoning evenly.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook loosely for about 20 minutes at 180 °C. Mix after 8 and 15 minutes. Use two batches if crowded and allow extra time.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Test a thicker baton with a fork. Serve tender inside and lightly golden outside; extend for firm centres, removing dark tips first.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer parsnip fries

What matters

Thin tips brown earlier. Cut pieces as evenly as possible.

Serving guidance

Longer cooking does not turn parsnips into potato fries; it can simply dry them out.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Replace paprika with a little dried thyme. Rub larger herb pieces finely.

Add a little chopped parsley after cooking. Extra ingredients change the values.

Nutrition per serving

176kcal
19.7 gCarbohydrates
5.5 gProtein
7.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer parsnip fries

No. The stated thin batons cook directly in the air fryer.

Not necessarily. The aim is a tender centre with roasted edges.

Remove tough woody areas before weighing; they may not soften pleasantly.

Parsnips naturally taste sweet. The basic recipe has no added sugar.

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