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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Parsnips

    Published: Jul 20, 2022 · Modified: Nov 16, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ready in just 15 minutes, Air Fryer Parsnips are your new favorite vegetable side dish! Sweet and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, parsnips are a great healthy alternative to fries. Perfect with dinner or as a snack to share.

    Close up of cooked parsnips on a stoneware plate.
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🗒️ Ingredient Notes
    • 🥣 How to Make Air Fryer Parsnips Recipe
    • 🍽 What Do Air Fryer Parsnips Go With?
    • 🧂 More Spice and Seasoning Ideas
    • 🥡 How to Store & Reheat
    • 💭 Top Tips
    • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧀 More Easy Air Fryer Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Sweet, herby, salty, garlicky, crispy, and flavorful.
    • So easy to make - just peel and slice the parsnips, drizzle with oil, season with salt and Italian Seasoning, and cook until they are fork-tender and turning golden brown.
    • Quick! This recipe is ready in just 15 minutes.
    • This is the perfect root vegetable for a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
    • Parsnips are high in potassium, a mineral that aids in heart function, blood pressure regulation, and the prevention of kidney stones. They're also a great source of vitamin C.
    • More convenient than roasting - not only is it quicker and easier to air fry parsnips, but clean up is much easier too!
    • Naturally vegan, low-carb friendly, gluten free, egg free, nut free, and soy free.
    Overhead shot of cooked parsnips on a stoneware plate.

    🗒️ Ingredient Notes

    Parsnips: Parsnips are one of my favorite root vegetables! They taste a lot like carrots, with a natural sweetness, and even more carroty flavor. You can usually find this sweet vegetable at the supermarket. Carrots are a great substitution if you can't find them!

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    Oil: I like to use extra virgin olive oil. It's so good for you and tastes great in this recipe. You can use any healthy oil you desire! Light olive oil or avocado oil are some good substitutes.

    Seasoning: I stuck with simple seasonings for this recipe: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a little salt to bring out all of the flavors. Check out my list below for more seasoning ideas!

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    Parsnips on a stoneware plate. One parsnip is pierced with a fork.

    🥣 How to Make Air Fryer Parsnips Recipe

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    Cooked parsnips in an air fryer.
    1. Begin by peeling the parsnips and then halving them cross-wise, and slicing them length-wise.
    2. Place the prepared parsnips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with the cut sides up.
    3. Drizzle the parsnips with the oil and then sprinkle evenly with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
    4. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes or until the parsnips are fork-tender and beginning to turn golden brown.
    5. Enjoy!
    Overhead shot of Air Fryer Parsnips on a stoneware plate next to a net cloth.

    🍽 What Do Air Fryer Parsnips Go With?

    You can treat parsnips just like carrots: as a side dish or a healthy snack. Here are some great recipes to serve Air Fryer Parsnips with:

    • Jackfruit Gyros
    • The BEST Veggie Burgers
    • BBQ Walnut Veggie Burgers
    • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
    • Pesto Pizza Rolls
    • White Cheddar Quinoa Bites with Buffalo Sriracha Sauce
    • Cheesy and Crispy Quinoa Cakes
    • Spicy Baked Cauliflower Wings
    • Sweet & Spicy BBQ Cauliflower Wings
    • Creamy Cauliflower Cheese
    • Vegan Meatloaf
    • Zucchini Fritters
    • Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    • Vegetarian Lasagna

    Due to their soft flesh on the inside and crispy on the outside nature, you can also serve air fryer parsnips like fries with dips and sauces. Here are my favorites:

    • Drizzled with a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup
    • Easy Tzatziki
    • 5-Minute Pizza Aioli
    • Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Golden Tahini Sauce
    • Fermented Honey Jalapeño Hot Sauce
    • Ghost Pepper Queso
    • Garlic mayonnaise

    🧂 More Spice and Seasoning Ideas

    Experimenting with your favorite spices and herbs is a fun way to add variety to your side dishes! You can substitute the garlic powder and Italian seasoning for premade seasonings like Taco Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Lemon pepper, or Za'atar Seasoning, or try some of these suggestions:

    Honey Butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and add it to a large bowl. Add the prepared parsnips and toss to coat. Cook the parsnips in the air fryer as directed in the recipe card. When they have finished cooking, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of honey and serve!

    Maple Cinnamon: Prepare and cook the Air Fryer parsnips, omitting the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. When they're finished cooking, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. You can also use butter instead of oil, just like the honey butter parsnips suggestion above.

    Rosemary, Black Pepper, and Sea Salt: Prepare and cook the air fryer parsnips, omitting the Italian Seasoning, and instead chopping the leaves from 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and sprinkling it over the parsnips along with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

    Smoky and Spicy: Prepare and cook the air fryer parsnips, omitting the Italian Seasoning, and instead adding 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

    It's always a great idea to garnish vegetables with fresh parsley if you have some on hand!

    Air Fryer Parsnips on a stoneware plate.

    🥡 How to Store & Reheat

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat the parsnips in the air fryer or on a baking tray in the oven until piping hot. You can also microwave them, however, they won't turn out as crispy.

    💭 Top Tips

    Turn this recipe into Air Fryer Parsnip Fries by slicing them thinly, like fries. They'll cook a little quicker so it's best to check them after 5 minutes instead of 10!

    Make parsnip chips by slicing the parsnips into thin, round discs. You may need to roast them in batches as chips take up a little more room in the air fryer basket. Be sure to place them in a single layer so they cook evenly!

    Air Fryer Parsnips on a stoneware plate, with a fork above.

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    Are parsnips healthier than potatoes?

    If you're watching your carb intake, parsnips are a good substitute for potatoes or even sweet potatoes because they are high in vitamins and flavorful yet mild.

    Is it best to parboil parsnips before roasting?

    There is no need to parboil parsnips before roasting them in an air fryer. In fact, it's best to skip straight to the air fryer! Parboiling them will make the vegetables very soft, and with all that excess moisture they will have a tough time becoming nice and crispy.

    Can you air fry vegetables without oil?

    Yes, you can! The vegetables may not turn out as crispy, but they will still cook well and taste great!

    Air Fryer Parsnips on a stoneware plate. One parsnip is pierced with a fork.

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    📖 Recipe

    Air Fryer Parsnips

    Ready in just 15 minutes, Air Fryer Parsnips are your new favorite vegetable side dish! Sweet and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, parsnips are a great healthy alternative to fries. Perfect with dinner or as a snack to share.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 3 parsnips peeled, halved cross-wise, and then sliced lengthwise
    • 1 tablespoon oil of choice I like to use extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Place the prepared parsnips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cut sides up.
    • Drizzle the parsnips with the oil and then sprinkle evenly with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
    • Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes or until the parsnips are fork-tender and turning golden.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Turn this recipe into Air Fryer Parsnip Fries by slicing them thinly, like fries. They'll cook a little quicker so it's best to check them after 5 minutes instead of 10!
    2. Make parsnip chips by slicing the parsnips into thin, round discs. You may need to roast them in batches as chips take up a little more room in the air fryer basket. Be sure to place them in a single layer so they cook evenly!

    Seasoning ideas:

    1. Honey Butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and add it to a large bowl. Add the prepared parsnips and toss to coat. Cook the parsnips in the air fryer as directed in the recipe card, omitting the Italian seasoning and garlic powder. When they have finished cooking, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of honey and serve!
    2. Maple Cinnamon: Prepare and cook the Air Fryer parsnips, omitting the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. When they're finished cooking, drizzle with 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup and sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. You can also use butter instead of oil, just like the honey butter parsnips suggestion above.
    3. Rosemary, Black Pepper, and Sea Salt: Prepare and cook the air fryer parsnips, omitting the Italian Seasoning, and instead chopping the leaves from 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary and sprinkling it over the parsnips along with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
    4. Smoky and Spicy: Prepare and cook the air fryer parsnips, omitting the Italian Seasoning, and instead adding 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Tara says

      November 08, 2022 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this delicious and easy veggie snack! Great use for my air fryer!

      Reply
    2. Sara Welch says

      November 08, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Served these with dinner tonight and it couldn't have been easier! Quick, easy and delicious; even my picky eaters gobbled them up!

      Reply
    3. Andrea says

      November 08, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      My kind of side dish. Easy to make, great seasonings and everyone will love it.

      Reply
    4. Jamie says

      November 08, 2022 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      The Italian seasoning tasted so good with these parsnips! It was a delicious side to our dinner tonight!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        November 09, 2022 at 8:52 am

        So happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    5. Chenée says

      November 08, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      this looks so easy to make and perfect as a winter side dish! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply

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