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Air Fryer Parsnips and Carrots

air fryer parsnips and carrots on a black plate with pesto
Kanchan Dilip
Air Fryer Parsnips and Carrots is a delightful twist on the classic roast vegetables. Air-fried parsnips and carrots are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Their natural sweetness is amplified by caramelizing them in the air fryer. The chimichurri bursts with the tangy kick of garlic, zesty lime, pumpkin seeds, and bold, herby flavors of parsley and cilantro, complementing the earthy veggies. Paired with the herbaceous dip, this healthy side dish is comforting and exciting when served with roast meat, a fresh salad, or on its own!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer, air fryer tray

Ingredients
 
 

For the Air Fryer Parsnips and Carrots:

  • 2 cup parsnip peeled, cut like French fries
  • 1 cup baby carrot cut like French fries
  • 1 tsp olive oil for misting
  • a pinch salt
  • a pinch black peppercorns freshly milled

For the chimichurri:

  • 5 sprig parsley chopped
  • 5 sprig cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seed
  • ¼ tsp crushed red chili
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper freshly milled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

How to make the Air Fryer Parsnips and Carrots:

  • Prepare the ingredients.
    measured ingredients in bowls
  • Spread the parsnips and carrots, chopped like French fries (batonnet-chopped), on a foil-lined air fryer tray. Sprinkle salt and mist or drizzle olive oil. Air fry at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
    parsnips and carrots strips on a foil lined tray
  • Remove the tray from the air fryer, shake or flip the veggies over, mist with olive oil and air fry for 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly charred.
    air fried parsnips and carrots

How to make the chimichurri:

  • While the parsnips and carrots are air frying, make the chimichurri by grinding all the ingredients in a spice grinder to a coarse mixture.
    chimichurri in a spice grinder
  • Once the parsnips and carrots are air-fried with crispy edges, remove the tray. Serve these Air Fryer Parsnips and Carrots with dollops of the chimichurri on top.
    air fryer parsnips and carrots with chimichurri

Notes

  1. Drizzle or mist olive oil over the veggies halfway through cooking to get crispy edges.
  2. Please chop the parsnips and carrots to a similar size to ensure even cooking.
  3. To check for doneness, look for crispy edges and fork-tender veggies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 363mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 9451IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
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