Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries

These Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries make for a crispy, cheesy, and delicious snack or side dish. These fries are so addicting and healthy as parsnips carry so many health benefits. These are made with parsnips, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. They are so good and so fun to dip in your favorite sauce!

Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries

One of my favorite ways to make vegetables fun is by turning them into fries. It’s also a great way to give your vegetables some variety and make them more appealing for kids. I love making zucchini and sweet potato fries. There are so many more veggies you can turn into fries; avocados, eggplants, carrots and many more. The possibilities are truly endless and so tasty.

These Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries are a creative and delicious way to cook and enjoy parsnips. Parsnips are loaded with many health benefits and are great to keep in your veggie rotation. Turning them into fries adds flavor to them and makes them fun for kids to eat. Plus they’re also fun to dip in ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients needed to make Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries:

• Parsnips– Any variety will work. Can also use carrots.
• Garlic Powder– You can use fresh garlic if you prefer and don’t mind having some chunks on your fries. Also, fresh garlic tends to overcook as they are getting baked for a while.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese– Freshly grated parmesan cheese works Brest.
• Dried Parsley– Add some flavor and a bit of a garnish.
• Pink Sea Salt– To elevate taste.
• Avocado Oil– Avocado oil has a high smoking point making it perfect to bake these parsnip fries. Refined coconut oil works too.

Equipment needed to make Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries:

• Vegetable Peeler– You will need one to peel your parsnips.
• Large Baking Sheet Pan– You want a large sheet pan to have enough space to spread your parsnip fries in and give them enough room to bake. Overcrowding your parsnip fries will prevent them from getting crispy and crunchy.
• Parchment Paper– To line baking sheet pan preventing parsnip fries from sticking to it.

How to make Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel pasnips and slice into 2-3 inch sticks. Spread parsnip sticks evenly throughout the baking sheet pan. 
• Step 2– In a small mixing bowl, combine parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and parsley. Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined. Drizzle avocado oil over parsnip sticks and rub it on making sure they are well coated with the oil. Sprinkle parmesan mixture over and rub throughout making sure parsnips are well coated with mixture as well. Spread any extra mixture over parsnips.
• Step 3– Place prepped parsnip fries in the oven and bake for 22 minutes. 
• Step 4– Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with some ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Make sure to peel parsnips first- You want to get rid of the skin first before turning them into fries.
2. Slice parsnips into 2-3 inch sticks- This makes for the perfect size and allows for the parsnips to bake evenly.
3. It’s ok for fries to get clumped up together in the oven- As parsnip fries bake in the oven and cheese begins to melt, it will cause for some if the fries to clump up. I personally like this, but if you don’t, simply spread them out more before sprinkling with parmesan mixture. Or just break them apart as you serve them.
4. No avocado oil?- You can use any other oil like coconut or olive oil.
5. Substitute for Parsnips- Try this recipe with carrots! So good!

What to serve Garlic Parmesan Parsnip fries with:

• Best and Easy Homemade Guacamole
• Mahi Mahi Burgers
• Best Homemade Turkey Burgers
• Buffalo Chicken Burgers (with Blue Cheese Dressing)
• Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
• Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries FAQ’s:

What are Parsnips?

Parsnip is a root vegetable related to carrot and parsley. In fact, parsnips look very much like a carrot. Just white and thicker. It’s a biennial plant which means it takes two years to complete it’s biological cycle. Parsnips have a very unique taste and can be cooked in many different ways.

What do Parsnips taste like?

Parsnip definitely have a very distinctive taste. They are pretty starchy, a bit sweet with a hint of bitterness. It’s almost like putting together the tastes of a potato, carrot, and turnip. Nevertheless, they are very delicious and taste so good when baked or roasted.

Are parsnips good for you?

Parsnips are a highly nutritious root vegetable. They are low-calorie and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate. Parsnips are also a great source of fiber. 

Are parsnips nutty?

Parsnips have a very distinctive taste. They are pretty starchy, a bit sweet with a hint of bitterness and a nutty texture. 

How to Make Parsnip Fries Crispy?

To make parsnip fries crispy you want to make sure you cut them on the thinner side. Cut your parsnips no more than ½ and inch thick and about 2-3 inches long. Cutting your parsnips too long will make them too large to properly crisp in the oven. You also want to leave enough space between them when you spread them on a baking sheet pan. Overcrowding your parsnip fries will prevent air from circulating in the oven causing them to get soft rather than crispy.

How to store Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries:

Place parsnip fries in an airtight container. This will keep them fresh longer. Keep parsnip fries refrigerated for 3-4 days. To reheat pop them back in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Microwaving them is not recommended as it makes them soft and soggy.

Can you freeze Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries?

Freezing these Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries is not recommended. They will get soft and soggy once they are thawed-out. Completely changing their texture.

Did you like this Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries recipe? You may also like these other recipes:

• Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries

These Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries make for a crispy, cheesy, and delicious snack or side dish. These fries are so addicting and healthy as parsnips carry so many health benefits. These are made with parsnips, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. They are so good and so fun to dip in your favorite sauce!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries, Parsnip Fries

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 179 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 4 parsnips
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp pink salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Peel pasnips and slice into 2-3 inch sticks. Spread parsnip sticks evenly throughout the baking sheet pan.

2. In a small mixing bowl, combine parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and parsley. Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined. Drizzle avocado oil over parsnip sticks and rub it on making sure they are well coated with the oil. Sprinkle parmesan mixture over and rub throughout making sure parsnips are well coated with mixture as well. Spread any extra mixture over parsnips.

3. Place prepped parsnip fries in the oven and bake for 22 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with some ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Make sure to peel parsnips first- You want to get rid of the skin first before turning them into fries.
2. Slice parsnips into 2-3 inch sticks- This makes for the perfect size and allows for the parsnips to bake evenly.
3. It’s ok for fries to get clumped up together in the oven- As parsnip fries bake in the oven and cheese begins to melt, it will cause for some if the fries to clump up. I personally like this, but if you don’t, simply spread them out more before sprinkling with parmesan mixture. Or just break them apart as you serve them.
4. No avocado oil?- You can use any other oil like coconut or olive.
5. Substitute for Parsnips- Try this recipe with carrots! So good!

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries

Amount per Serving

Calories

179

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

10

g

15

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

6

g

Cholesterol

 

7

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

351

mg

15

%

Potassium

 

420

mg

12

%

Carbohydrates

 

21

g

7

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

5

g

6

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

73

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

18

mg

22

%

Calcium

 

112

mg

11

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

***Original post published on September 19, 2017.