Air Fryer Parsnips

5 from 1 vote

These irresistible roasted Air Fryer Parsnips have caramelized edges and a savory honey mustard glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes! An easy, healthy side dish for holidays and weeknight dinners alike. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free).

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings:

Author: Bri Beaudoin

Ingredients

1 lb parsnips (peeled—optional, see note 1)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (grainy or smooth)
1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (see note 2)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon honey (see note 3)

Instructions

Prep Parsnips: Chop 1 lb parsnips into large bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch/2.5 cm).
Season: To a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard , 1½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to mix. Add chopped parsnips, then toss to coat.
Air fry: Scatter parsnips in a single layer in an air fryer basket. (Keep bowl for finishing step—no need to wipe it clean). Without pre-heating, air fry at 380℉ (193℃) until parsnips are soft in the middle and golden brown on the outside, about 15 minutes (see note 4).
Finish: Add 2 teaspoon honey to the mixing bowl. Immediately transfer roasted parsnips back to the bowl. Quickly toss, to coat parsnips with honey (and any leftover oil/seasonings). Taste and season with more salt and/or pepper, if needed. Garnish with more fresh thyme (see note 2).

Notes

Parsnips: Choose small to medium-sized parsnips if you can. They tend to be sweeter and have more tender skin (no need to peel). Larger parsnips have thicker skin that you'll likely want to peel. If peeling, take care to remove just a thin layer—much of the flavor sits just under the skin. If your parsnips have a hard, woody core—cut those parts out when chopping.
Thyme: I recommend using fresh thyme leaves, which have a mild flavor and soft texture. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can leave it out. Or substitute dried thyme. If using dried thyme, use one-third the amount since it is more intense (i.e. 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme = ½ teaspoon dried thyme) and don't garnish with more dried thyme at the end.
Honey: Use a runny honey (not thick) to ensure a whisper-thin, even coating.
Air fryer note: Air fryers vary by brand and style (e.g. basket vs. toaster oven). So adjust cook time as needed. It's important the parsnips form a single layer in your air fryer basket. If your air fryer is quite small, bake in batches if needed.

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