Air Fryer Rutabaga Fries
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
North American
Air Fryer Rutabaga Fries
Description
This recipe transforms rutabaga into fries by peeling the root vegetable and slicing it into uniform strips about ½ inch thick to optimize crispness. The fries are tossed with a small amount of vegetable oil and a Cajun seasoning blend, coating them evenly for flavor and aiding in browning during cooking. Using an air fryer at 400°F, the fries cook in about 20 minutes, with frequent basket shaking recommended to promote even cooking and prevent sogginess.
The result is a set of fries that have a crisp exterior and tender interior. The natural sweetness of rutabaga complements the spiced seasoning, creating a snack or side that offers a different root vegetable experience from traditional potato fries. Serving them hot maintains the best texture and flavor.
Practical advice includes cutting fries thinner for more crispness, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, and reheating leftovers in the air fryer to regain crispness. Alternatively, an oven method with baking on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 30 minutes is provided, turning halfway through.
Ingredients
- 1 rutabaga about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or seasoning of your choice
Instructions
- Peel and cut the rutabaga into ½ inch fries. (See post for instructions)
- In a bowl, toss the fries with oil and seasonings to coat them
- Air fry at 400° 20 minutes, shaking the basket often. Add or subtract minutes depending on your particular air fryer.
- Serve hot, with ketchup or your favourite dip.
Notes
- Cut the rutabaga fries thinner to achieve crispier results.
- Cook fries in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even crispiness.
- Shake the air fryer basket several times during cooking for uniform results.
- Serve fries immediately for best texture; reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 400°F for 5-10 minutes.
- For baked fries, spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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