Air Fryer Turnips
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4.7
Air Fryer Turnips
Description
The recipe strips turnips of their peels and slices them into ½-inch thick fries. They are tossed with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and oil to ensure even seasoning and a slight crisping coating. Air frying at 380°F cooks them quickly, with a shake midway to promote even browning. The fries develop a slightly crisp exterior while remaining tender inside, showcasing the natural sweetness and mild bitterness of turnips.
Finishing with lemon juice adds a zesty brightness that lifts the earthiness of the turnips, and optional chopped parsley provides a fresh herbal note. This method produces a healthier alternative to deep-fried fries, making use of a neutral oil that doesn't overpower the spices. The dish works well as a snack or side.
Turnips should be uniformly cut for even cooking. If desired, seasoning can be varied with chili-lime or chaat masala for additional flavor layers. Alternatively, rutabagas can replace turnips using the same method. An oven-baked option offers a similar texture, though air frying gives the crispiest results.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil I used avocado oil, generic cooking oil
- 3 cups turnips 3 medium turnips, peeled and cut in to fries ½-inch thickness
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder aka Jeera powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- black pepper add to taste
Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Peel and cut the turnips into fries about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Take a large bowl and add the sliced turnips along with the seasonings. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, and salt. Then add some oil and toss them together till all the turnips are coated.
- Spread them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air Fry at 380°F for 8 minutes. Shake and cook for 5-7 minutes more.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle the lemon juice and garnish with parsley. Enjoy as a snack or as a side.
Notes
- Try garnishing cooked fries with chili lime seasoning or chaat masala for extra flavor.
- For oven cooking, bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 10 minutes until crispy.
- Choose small turnips for sweetness and less bitterness; cut fries evenly for uniform cooking.
- Rutabagas may be used as a substitute with this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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