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Easy Air Fryer Roast Parsnips

These easy air fryer parsnips with a sticky maple and sea salt glaze are the perfect solution for a quick, healthy, and delicious vegetable side dish for your roast dinner or Christmas lunch!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 80kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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

Expert 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 to 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.
 
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 for an aromatic and flavourful dish.
  • 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 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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