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    Published: Mar 27, 2019 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by bri · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Parsnip Shoestring Fries

    Did you know parsnips make delicious fries?! These oven baked fries are golden brown and seasoned to perfection. Parsnip fries make a tasty snack or side dish with a meal. They're extra delicious served with dijon aioli for dipping.
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    Plate of parsnip shoestring fries topped with thyme and flaky salt

    Salty cravings are a fact of life. Potato chips, french fries, popcorn: we love them all. But when the hankering hits, our go-to treat is a plate full of piping hot fries. But today we’re not here to talk about the merits of the classic potato french-fry. Because that’s not news to anyone. Today we are here to give it’s sassy cousin a bit of love: parsnip shoestring fries!

    While the classic french fry is topped only with salt, these parsnip shoestring fries are anything but ordinary. They’re seasoned to perfection, thanks to fresh thyme, granulated garlic, salt and peepper. All it takes is a few simple seasonings to elevate these fries to a whole other level. It’s fancy fries, without the fuss! Golden brown, delicious and totally addictive. And a super creamy vegan aioli that comes together in one minute flat? Yes, we’ll get to that too.

    Parsnips cut into long strips ready to be made seasoned into fries

    Parsnips are one of our favorite root vegetables. While they look like carrots that have been kept out of the sun, they’re really delicious in their own way. Parsnips are slightly sweet and have a nutty, complex flavor. You can find parsnips in almost every grocery store (basically year round), and better yet, they’re quite inexpensive. Parsnips also happen to have a long shelf life, so if you’re one of those people who tends to dig up forgotten veggies from the bottom of the crisper, these are for you. What many don’t know is that some of the best flavor in a parsnip is just below the surface, so as a pro tip: avoid peeling parsnips if you can. This recipe calls for keeping the skin on for this exact reason. Not only is it more flavorful, but it’s also less prep work. A total win-win.

    We always opt for oven-baked when it comes to homemade fries. It makes them a healthier treat, AND it saves you all the work (and smell) of rigging up a deep-frying set-up at home. As you’d probably expect, oven baked fries can get crisp and golden brown, but they aren’t exactly the same as fries bathed in a vat of oil. To maximize the crisp on your oven baked fries, it’s helpful to use a large enough baking sheet (or baking sheets) to give the fries enough space to “breathe”. That way they can get golden brown on all sides. In this recipe, we recommend cutting the parsnips into thin shoestring sized pieces for more golden brown edges and a faster cooking time too. And since it’s shoestring fries, you get a lot more individual fries for dipping...into a super easy Vegan Dijon Aioli sauce (or whatever dip your heart desires). Give it a whirl. We bet you’ll fall in love with these homemade parsnip fries. And trust us on the aioli: these parsnip shoestring fries are made for dipping!

    Baking sheet of parsnip fries fresh out of the oven with easy vegan dijon aioli

    Parsnip Shoestring Fries

    Did you know parsnips make delicious fries?! These oven baked fries are golden brown and seasoned to perfection. Parsnip fries make a tasty snack or side dish with a meal. They're extra delicious served with dijon aioli for dipping.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author: Bri
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    Plate of parsnip shoestring fries topped with thyme and flaky salt
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb parsnips
    • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)
    • 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (more for garnish)
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • Easy Vegan Dijon Aioli (for serving)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line one large baking sheets with parchment (see note 1).
    • Prep parsnips: Give the parsnips a good scrub in the sink (no need to peel them). Trim off the tops, then cut parsnips into thin shoestring-fries (about ¼-inch thick and 3-inches long).
    • Bake: Spread fries onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to mix. Arrange the fries so they're as spread out as possible (to encourage crispiness). Bake until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    • Season and serve: While the fries are hot, season with more salt, pepper, and thyme (to taste). Serve with Easy Vegan Dijon Aioli for dipping.

    Notes

    1. Baking sheets: You want plenty of space for the fries so they can crisp up (rather than steam) in the oven. Use the largest baking sheet you have - ideally a "half-sheet" size (18 x 13-inches or 46 x 33 cm). If you have smaller baking sheets, use two of them (you may need to reposition oven racks to the lower- and upper-thirds of the oven, and rotate sheets halfway through).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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