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White plate with golden fries and a small bowl of a pink dipping sauce. There is chopped green herbs on top of veggies and on the surface around the plate.

Air Fryer Parsnip Fries (with Utah Fries Sauce)

Nataliia
Air fryer parsnip fries are an easy side dish that is healthy, nutritious, and tastes so good with your favorite dipping sauce. Next time you go to the grocery store, grab some parsnips to make this delicious air fryer recipe. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 92 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer (I used Ninja Brand)
  • 1 set of measuring spoons
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Measuring Cup for the sauce
  • 1 small bowl for the sauce

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Parsnips

  • 2 medium parsnips
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon chipped fresh parsley (optional)

Utah Fries Sauce

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Dill pickle brine or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Parsnip Fries

  • Wash and peel parsnips. Cut into fries sticks (thin or thick).
  • Add salt, garlic powder and olive oil. Mix well to coat. Let them marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat your air fryer (if it requires preheating). Add parsnip fries to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 390°F until parsnip fries are golden brown on top and soft inside. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Utah Fries Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to the small bowl. Whisk everything with a fork until one creamy consistency. Enjoy with your parsnip fries!

Notes

  • always peel parsnips when consuming in larger quantities.
  • you can cut them thin ( french fries) or thick (chips).
  • adjust cooking time depending on the fries size and air fryer brand.
  • for accurate nutrition information weigh all ingredients and use apps (such as MyFitnessPal) for accurate calories and macro-nutrients numbers.
  • the nutrition information above is only for parsnip fries (no dipping sauce).

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 0.5gFat: 6.9gSodium: 295.8mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 2g
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