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📋 Parsnip Crisps Recipe

These Vegan and Gluten-free Parsnip Crisps (deep fried parsnips) with lemon pepper and salt are a great snack or crunchy salad topper (instead of croutons).
Course Snack, topper
Cuisine American, Canadian, North American
Keyword crisps, parsnip, parsnips
Special Diet Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 116kcal
Author Terri Gilson

Ingredients

  • 6 parsnips Peeled and ribboned
  • 6 cups  olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Peel skin from parsnips. Shave long, thin strips/ribbons from parsnips with a vegetable peeler (see video in NOTES) turning to use all sides of the parsnip. 
    parsnip being ribboned with vegetable peeler, on cutting board, with more parsnips in background
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy medium-size pot until it registers 365 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. 
  • Add parsnip ribbons to the oil in small handfuls, turning gently with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, until pale gold and crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer crisps to paper towels to drain, and sprinkle with lemon pepper and a little salt, if desired.

Notes

Video: How to make vegetable ribbons
 * NO deep fryer method:
You can use a deep pot to fry the parsnip crips in but I don't recommend this. Hot oil can be dangerous. But if you are going to use this method:
  1. The fat should be deep enough to let the crisps come to the top and float free at the bottom.
  2. Heat the fat in a deep pan, with a flat bottom, to 375 degrees F. *test the temperature by frying a parsnip ribbon in the oil for a minute or two. 
  3. Immerse the parsnip ribbons gently into the hot fat using long handled slotted spoon that  has been greased by being dipped into the hot fat. 
  4. Deep fry about 2 minutes. 
  5. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Pat dry.
 
Nutrition Facts
📋 Parsnip Crisps Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Sodium 145mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 145mg