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Air Fryer Parsnip Chips

Jennifer Freedman
These quick and easy air fryer parsnip chips are both crispy and chewy and oh so addictive...not to mention healthy!
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine air fryer, American
Servings 4
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

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

*Crispness: For the most crispy parsnip chips, cook one layer at a time. This will take more time to cook multiple batches with a basket style air fryer, but each batch will take less time (likely 7-10 minutes per batch, flipping at the 4 minute mark).
Personally, I enjoy the balance of crispy and chewy (and being done in less time!) so I just throw them all in at once and shake the basket throughout as written in the recipe.
 
Leftovers: Store leftover in refrigerator. To reheat, throw in air fryer for 2-3 minutes. I do not recommend freezing leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
Keyword air fryer parsnip chips, air fryer parsnips, parsnip chips, parsnip crisps
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