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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer Parsnips Recipe

    Published: Sep 6, 2024 · Modified: Sep 6, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    For a quick, healthy, and delicious vegetable side dish for your roast dinner or Christmas lunch, try these easy air fryer parsnips with a sticky maple and sea salt glaze! They're incredibly simple to make and absolutely packed with flavour!

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    Air-fried parsnips are an excellent choice to free up valuable oven space, especially if you're cooking Christmas lunch for a crowd. They also require minimal fat or oil, making them a healthier option than oven-roasted parsnips.

    These air fryer roast parsnips come out deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and tender and soft on the inside. The sweet and sticky maple glaze is the perfect finishing touch!

    👩‍🍳 Love air fryer vegetables? Try my easy air fryer Brussels sprouts or air fryer green beans next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 How to cook parsnips in air fryer
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • More parsnip recipes
    • 😋 More easy air fryer sides
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    1. Air fryer parsnips cook much quicker than oven-roasted parsnips, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.
    2. Air frying requires minimal fat or oil.
    3. Because parsnips are naturally sweet, kids tend to like them, making this a great way to get your little ones to eat their veggies.
    4. They make the perfect side dish for your Christmas lunch or roast dinner, adding a touch of sweetness to your meal.
    5. With a delectable sticky maple and sea salt glaze, these parsnips will be a big hit with your guests.

    "Such an easy air fryer parsnip recipe for Christmas. Everyone loved the maple glaze." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joy

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for air fryer parsnips.

    Parsnips - When selecting parsnips, choose ones that are firm and have no discoloration or soft spots. Peel, quarter, and remove any woody cores. If you don't like really crispy, slightly burnt bits, trim off the pointy ends (although I personally enjoy them!)

    Oil - For coating the parsnips, I use light olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket. Alternatively, you can use vegetable oil.

    Maple Syrup - or swap for honey instead.

    Sea Salt & Pepper - for seasoning.

    🔪 How to cook parsnips in air fryer

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).

    One: Place the peeled and quartered parsnips in a bowl and stir in the olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt and black pepper.
    Two: Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and tender. Shake often (every 2-3 minutes) to ensure the parsnips cook evenly.
    Roast parsnips in air fryer basket with broccoli and stuffing on the side.

    Top Tips

    • Cut the parsnips into even sizes. This ensures that they cook evenly and are all done at the same time.
    • Just like with an oven, it's essential to preheat the air fryer to get the best results.
    • Make sure you leave enough space between the parsnips in the air fryer basket to allow for even cooking.
    • During the cooking process, shake the basket once or twice to ensure that the parsnips cook evenly on all sides.
    • A light coating of oil helps prevent the parsnips from sticking to the basket and promotes even browning.
    • Don't forget to season the parsnips with sea salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavours.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the maple glazed parsnips for Christmas lunch with slow cooker turkey crown, air fryer pigs in blankets, air fryer roast potatoes, slow cooker red cabbage, roasted brussels sprouts, sausage meat stuffing, and bread sauce.

    They are also great with regular roast dinners (try my slow cooker roast beef, slow cooker lamb breast, and air fryer whole chicken!).

    Or, why not serve them as air fryer parsnip fries and dip in air fryer baked camembert?

    A plate of air fried parsnips.

    📖 Variations

    • Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the parsnips before air frying for a delicious cheesy twist.
    • Swap the maple syrup for honey for a different taste.
    • Add some carrots to the mix for air fryer carrots and parsnips. They go well together and add a pop of colour to your dish.
    • Season with herbs such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary, or use herb blends such as Italian seasoning.
    • Add some cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
    • Add some garlic powder for a delicious garlic flavour.

    🥡 Storage

    For the best taste and texture, it's recommended to enjoy the parsnips fresh, straight out of the air fryer.

    Store - If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

    Reheat - To reheat, you can use the air fryer at 180 °C for 3 minutes, oven, or microwave.

    Freeze - Please note that these parsnips are not suitable for home freezing.

    Parsnips on a plate.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Can I air fryer frozen parsnips?

    Frozen parsnips purchased in the freezer section of the supermarket have been prepared in a way that allows them to be cooked from frozen in an air fryer.

    Is it best to parboil parsnips for air frying?

    It's not necessary to parboil parsnips before air frying.

    Do I need to peel parsnips before air frying?

    Young, small parsnips don't really need peeling – you can just scrub them clean and pat dry. Older parsnips should be peeled and the central core cut away.

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    • Carrot and parsnip soup.
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    • A bowl of curried parsnip and Bramley apple soup.
      Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup Recipe
    • Honey roasted carrots and parsnips.
      Easy Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips Recipe

    😋 More easy air fryer sides

    • Air Fryer Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Air Fryer Radishes
    • Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan
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    Easy Air Fryer Roast Parsnips

    A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer parsnips with a delicious maple and sea salt glaze. Perfect as a healthy side dish for roast dinners or festive meals!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 80kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Knife
    • Chopping Board
    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 400 g Parsnips peeled, quartered, woody cores removed.
    • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400F).
    • Place the peeled and quartered parsnips in a bowl and stir in the olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt and black pepper.
      400 g Parsnips, 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Ar fry at 200 °C (400 °F) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and tender. Shake often (every 2-3 minutes) to ensure the parsnips cook evenly.

    Notes

    Storage:
    For the best taste and texture, it's recommended to enjoy the parsnips fresh, straight out of the air fryer.
    Store - If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
    Reheat - To reheat, you can use the air fryer at 180C for 3 minutes, oven, or microwave.
    Freeze - Please note that these parsnips are not suitable for home freezing.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer Roast Parsnips
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    80
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    3
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    201
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    259
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    14
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    0.5
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11
    mg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    28
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    0.4
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Joy

      October 05, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy air fryer parsnip recipe for Christmas. Everyone loved the maple glaze.

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