Simple Air Fryer Parsnip Chips
These healthy Air Fryer Parsnip Chips are both crispy and chewy and oh so addictive! Move over potatoes…
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Why I love this Air Fryer Parsnip Chips recipe
This method to roast parsnips in the air fryer is so delicious and simple. And while parsnip fries may be more common in the air fryer, I prefer these parsnip chips even more! They are:
Crispy
Chewy & Sweet…almost like candy!
Vegan
Quick
Easy
Paleo Friendly
Healthy
High Fiber
Low Fat
What are Parsnips?
Parsnips are a cream-colored root vegetable that resemble large white carrots. Raw they are similar in consistency to a carrot; cooked they are more starchy, similar to yuca, or like a cross between a carrot and potato in texture.
Parsnips have a delicious, unique taste: earthy, nutty, and sweet…even a bit peppery.
They are also quite nutrient-dense. Parsnips are high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins (C & K), and minerals (folate & magnesium).
How to Make Air Fryer Parsnip Crisps
The method is simple. First, clean and cut parsnips into chips (with a sharp knife or mandolin).
Next, add oil, salt, and spices.
Air fry parsnips at 375, shaking basket every few minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve parsnip chips alongside a burger or sandwich, just like you would potato chips.
Or, eat them all alone as a snack (my favorite!).
Finally, serve as an appetizer alongside sriracha ketchup, fresh herb sauce, tahini sauce, aioli, ranch, honey mustard, or your favorite dip of choice.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
The most important equipment needed for this recipe is an air fryer. While there are dozens of reputable air fryers on the market, we absolutely love our 5.5 quart Ninja Air Fryer. So much so that we are eyeing the Ninja Double Air Fryer (2 basket)!
Optional equipment includes a mandolin. There are so many mandolins on the market these days that will do the job well and make it easier and faster to prepare those parsnip chips! The key is to make sure that you use a special glove to stay safe (trust me!!!).
FAQs
You can prepare parsnips in dozens of ways: like roasting, boiling, steaming, or air frying. Add parsnips to soups or stews like you would potatoes or carrots. Or, make them into a puree, mash, fry, or chip!
These air fryer parsnips sure are! Loaded with fiber and low in fat, they are a delicious way to get in those veggies!
Store in air tight container in refrigerator. To reheat, throw back in air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
I would not freeze these air fryer parsnip chips.
No, parsnips have a similar amount of carbs as potatoes per serving: 24 grams.
Carrots, especially white carrots, are a good substitute for parsnips. Turnips, potatoes, celery root, and kohlrabi can also be used in place of parsnips.
You do not need to peel parsnips before air frying them. In fact, the skin adds to the crispy texture.
Yes! Dogs can can eat parsnips! In fact, they are quite healthy for them. So go ahead and share those parsnip chips…if there are any left!
While they are both root vegetables, they are actually quite different. Parsnips are a long, tubular vegetable that are sweet and full of fiber; turnips have a round shape and more mild in taste (similar to cabbage or potato), and lower in calorie.
Set the air fryer to 375 degrees to make parsnip chips.
No. Parsnips are starchy and relatively high in carbs compared to other keto friendly vegetables.
Yes, parsnips can be air fried raw.
If you are avoiding oil, you can air fry parsnips without it. Chips will be less crispy but just as tasty!
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Air Fryer Parsnip Chips
Equipment
- air fryer
- sharp knife or mandolin
Ingredients
- 4-5 large parsnips about 5 cups once cut in chips
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin optional
Instructions
- Clean parsnips. Then carefully cut them into about 3 mm chips with either a sharp knife or a mandolin.
- Place raw chips in bowl. Add oil, salt, and spices. Mix to spread seasoning evenly.
- Place parsnip chips in air fryer (*see NOTES below). They will overlap (pending your style of air fryer), and that is okay! You will shake the basket throughout to move around.
- Air fry parsnip chips at 375 degrees for 14-17 minutes. Be sure to stop the fryer every 3-4 minutes to shake the basket and mix the parsnips to ensure even cooking. NOTE: If using a toaster oven air fryer that allows for less overlap of chips, cook time may be less. Flip the chips at about the 4 minute mark, and be sure to check for doneness every 3-4 minutes.
- As you check for doneness, remove chips that are darker/done, allowing more space for remaining chips.
- Once out of air fryer, parsnip chips will continue to get a bit crispier if they are spread out on a flat surface and not overlapping for another 1-2 minutes.
- Enjoy these crispy, chewy parnsips while still warm. Serve alone or with dip of choice.
Notes
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Cheers!
-Jenn
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OMG these were so good! Crispy and chewy at the same time! They were gone in minutes. Thanks for the idea of making parsnips into chips in the air fryer!
thanks JP for sharing! Glad you liked them:)
Completey agree, move over potatoes. These parsnip chips are just so good.
Right?! Thanks for commenting!
these parsnip chips turned out so good! love how simple they are to make in the AF too!
These Air Fryer Parsnip Chips are so tasty! Have never thought of making chips out of parsnips before … this is a great idea!
This was a fun snack to make with kids. And flavorful, too! We will make these chips again. 🙂
these parsnip chips are incredible! I can’t stop making them!!
Wow! I never thought of making parsnip chips. Amazing!