Roasted Parsnip Fries
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These Roasted Parsnip Fries are seasoned lightly with garlic, salt and pepper, then baked in the oven and roasted to crispy perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and dig in!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Roasted parsnip fries are absolutely delicious, plus they’re super easy to make. They come out perfectly crispy when roasted in the oven. They’re kid-friendly, and definitely a healthier alternative to French fries.
If you haven’t had them before, parsnips are a root vegetable that has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. They have a texture similar to carrots.
Such a fan of these!!! My family and I so enjoy this recipe. Thank you for sharing!!!!!
–Lynne
As a bonus, parsnips are white, so they almost resemble French fries! If your kids automatically turn down anything that looks like a veggie, it’s way easier to sneak these than something like zucchini fries.
Roasted parsnips are delicious as an appetizer with condiments like zesty horseradish sauce, Big Mac sauce, Chick Fil A sauce, and ketchup. And, just like potato fries, parsnip fries are a great side dish with burgers, chicken, or steak.
This recipe is oh-so-easy and ultra delicious! You’re going to love adding it to your rotation.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
No parsnips? If you can’t find parsnips or would prefer something different, you can totally substitute potatoes or do half potatoes and half parsnips! You could also swap other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or turnips.
Spice it up! Feel free to substitute any other seasoning blends that you like. BBQ seasoning or Ranch seasoning would work great!
Make loaded parsnip fries for an extra kick! Plate the parsnip fries, then top with 4-6 slices of cooked crispy bacon, roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the plate with horseradish aioli, and garnish with thinly sliced chives.
How to Make Parsnip Fries
Let’s make this easy parsnip fries recipe!
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full step by step instructions! ⬇️
While the oven is preheating, prepare the parsnips. Wash them and trim the ends off. Peeling the skin is optional! Slice the parsnips into fry-sized pieces, about ½-inch wide by about 4 inches long.
Keep the pieces as uniform in size as you can. This will help them cook evenly.
Toss the parsnip fries with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. They should be evenly coated on all sides. If you’d like to add any other seasonings, add them now!
Save your scraps!
Save the scraps from your parsnips to make homemade vegetable stock!
Arrange the fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. Roast in the oven for 20-22 minutes, stopping halfway to flip the fries over. Near the end of the cooking time, watch closely so you don’t burn the fries!
Air Fryer Adaptation
Follow the steps above for preparing the parsnips in fry shapes. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C). Lightly spray the basket with oil, then work in batches and add the parsnip fries in a single layer. Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer! Cook for 15-17 minutes, stopping halfway to shake the basket and flip the fries. Once they’re crispy, remove the fries and serve!
Storage Tips
To store leftovers: Transfer leftover roasted parsnips to an airtight container, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat leftovers: Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 7-10 minutes, just until the fries are beginning to crisp up again. Remove and serve immediately.
FAQ
Parsnips are mildly sweet and earthy in flavor. Their taste (and look) is very similar to carrots!
Parsnips are starchy vegetables. They contain about 24 grams of carbohydrates per cup, and they are not considered low-carb friendly.
Parsnips have about 100 calories, 6.5 grams of fiber, and 1.5 grams of protein per 1 cup serving.
I’d love to hear about your experience making this recipe! Please leave a comment and rating below!
Roasted Parsnip Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 medium parsnips
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoons pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash the parsnips and trim the ends off. Optionally, peel the skins.Slice the parsnips into uniform pieces, about 1/2 inch wide by about 4 inches.
- Toss to coat the parsnip fries with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes, turning once halfway through. Watch closely to make sure no pieces are burning as it gets close to the end of the cook time.
- Once the parsnips are done cooking, transfer them to a plate. Season with salt and pepper and serve while they're hot.
I can’t stop drooling!!!
Hi Erica, and haha! I’m so sorry about that, lol! 🙂 -Laura
Parsnips…who knew! I am excited to try this!
You’ll LOVE IT! It’s so good! -Laura
Such a fan of these!!! My family and I so enjoy this recipe. Thank you for sharing!!!!!
So glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂 -Laura
I really want to try that Jalapeño bacon!!!
You’ll LOVE IT! It’s so good! -Laura
The parsnips came out perfectly! I used regular bacon and it was tasty!
Omg this looks so good! I’ll definitely try this with my fiance! Thanks for sharing ♥️ ♥️ xx
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂