Craving a vegetable snack or a simple side dish? Air fryer turnip fries are for you!
Ready in just 20 minutes and so easy to make, these delicious homemade fries are lightly seasoned and perfect for dipping!
Recipe Tips
Before you run off to make turnip fries in the air fryer, read through these few recipe tips so that you know what to expect:
- Make sure to cut the turnip fries evenly so that they all have roughly the same thickness and will be done cooking at the same time.
- We use simple spices including paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper to coat our fries – you can change it up if you have a preference for another taste.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer. This might prevent the turnip fries from getting crispy at all.
- Since every air fryer is slightly different, you cooking time might vary. The size and thickness of the turnips fries can also affect the cooking time a tad.
- These turnip fries get nicely brown and slightly crispy – but not as crunchy as a potato French fries. So, don’t burn your turnip fries waiting for this to happen!
We use this air fryer for our recipes and it has been great.
Step by Step Instructions
For those wondering how to make turnip fries in the air fryer step-by-step, you can follow the recipe process photos in this section.
If you don’t care for visuals and just want to air fry turnip fries, skip to the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
First, preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the meantime, cut the ends off the turnips. Then peel the turnips.
Now cut the peeled turnips into slices, then into strips (fries) with an approximate thickness of 1/3 to 1/2 inch.
Place the turnip fries into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add in the oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Gently toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil and spices.
Add the turnip fries to the preheated air fryer. Gently shake the air fryer basket so that the fries are in one even layer.
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer as this can prevent the fries from browning and getting crispy.
Air fry the turnip fries at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly browned on the outside.
Gently shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to help with even cooking. The exact cooking time can vary by air fryer and the thickness of the turnip fries.
Once cooked, remove the fries from the air fryer and serve them with a dipping sauce. You can also sprinkle some chopped parsley on top for a pop of color. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Once you’ve got air-fried turnip fries, they are best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the air fryer.
Any leftover fries can be placed in a sealed container and stored in the fridge. They might get a little softer in the fridge and will last for 3-5 days.
You can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot if you want to draw out some of the moisture again.
Related Recipes
If you are searching for more air fryer side dish ideas, check out these tasty options:
- Air Fried Eggplant Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Beets
- Air Fried Parsnip Fries
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Turnip Fries
Ingredients
- 1 pound turnips, approximately 3 medium-sized
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the meantime, cut the ends off the turnips. Then peel the turnips. Cut the peeled turnips into slices, then into strips (fries) with an approximate thickness of 1/3 to 1/2 inch.
- Place the turnip fries into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add in the oil, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Gently toss until the fries are evenly coated in oil and spices.
- Add the turnip fries to the preheated air fryer. Gently shake the air fryer basket so that the fries are in one even layer – don't overcrowd your air fryer!
- Air fry the turnip fries at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly browned on the outside. Gently shake the air fryer basket every 5 minutes to help with even cooking. The exact cooking time can vary by air fryer and the thickness of the turnip fries.
- Once cooked, remove the fries from the air fryer and serve them with a dipping sauce. You can also sprinkle some chopped parsley on top for a pop of color. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
