Crispy Turnip Fries

Crispy and perfectly seasoned, you’ll love these Turnip Fries! There is so much flavor in these low-carb turnip chips, that even picky family members will ask for seconds.

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Just like Crispy Butternut Squash Fries, Spicy Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Chips, and Air Fryer Fries, these turnip chips are delicious vehicles to make veggies exciting. 

What Do Turnips Taste Like?

If a carrot, a potato, and a radish had a really wild night and produced a tasty root vegetable offspring, it would be a turnip. They’re a little bit bland, with a tiny bit of spice (like a radish), and roasting brings out the natural sweetness that is masked if eaten raw.

When buying, you’ll want to choose smaller turnips over larger ones. Larger turnips tend to be a bit tougher and less sweet than their smaller counterparts.

Sprinkle finished fries with kosher salt and if you’re smart and love yourself, dip them in Chipotle Sauce or Sweet Potato Fries Dipping Sauce. For a zesty and dairy-free sauce, try Cilantro Chimichurri.

If you’re in the mood for something a little spicy, combine the awesomeness of Buffalo Chicken Fries but use these turnip chips as the base.

This recipe calls for fresh rosemary. If you have leftovers, check out my tutorial on How to Dry Rosemary.

Crispy Turnip Fries WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving has 3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

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5 from 3 ratings

Crispy Turnip Fries

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

There is so much flavor in these low carb turnip chips, that even picky family members will ask for seconds. 

Servings: 3

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked turnips, low carb side dishes, turnip chips, veggie fries

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Sarah Cook – Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 turnips {peeled, and cut into matchsticks}
• ▢ 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
• ▢ 2 tbsp avocado oil
• ▢ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary {or 1/2 tsp dried}
• ▢ 2 sprigs fresh thyme {or 1/2 tsp dried}
• ▢ 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• ▢ 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt {optional}

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Silicone spatula
• Baking sheet

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
• Cut off the top and bottom of the turnip and peel the tough outer skin. 
  2 turnips
• Cut turnips into matchsticks. 
• Add the turnips, arrowroot powder, and dried herbs and seasoning to a mixing bowl and toss until all the turnips are coated. 
  2 turnips, 1 tbsp arrowroot powder, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Drizzle in the avocado oil and stir to make sure everything is coated.
  2 tbsp avocado oil
• Add turnips to the (preheated) baking sheet, making sure the turnips are not touching each other. If using fresh herbs add to the pan.
  2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• Bake for 15 minutes and then stir. Bake until the fries have reached your desired level of crispiness (about 5-10 more minutes).
• Sprinkle finished fries with a pinch of kosher salt and serve
  1 tsp kosher salt

Notes

Try to cut the turnip fries into uniform sizes. This will result in even roasting.

 

If your fries aren’t crisping up, chances are your baking sheet is too crowded. Transfer half the fries to another baking sheet and pop back in the oven for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Turnip Fries

Amount Per Serving (6 oz)

Calories 107 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 245mg11%

Potassium 155mg4%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 0g0%

Vitamin A 105IU2%

Vitamin C 17.9mg22%

Calcium 24mg2%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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