Parsnip Pencil Fries with Spicy Curry Dipping Sauce
Crispy, golden-baked perfection meets bold, zesty flavors in these Parsnip Pencil Fries with Spicy Curry Dipping Sauce—a healthier, gourmet twist on classic fries! Thinly sliced parsnips are seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic powder, then oven-roasted until irresistibly crunchy. Dip them into a luscious homemade curry sauce made with creamy Greek yogurt, a hint of sriracha heat, and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-spicy kick. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 45 minutes, is perfect for a unique appetizer, snack, or side dish that’s both nutritious and packed with flavor. Serve these fries warm and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium parsnips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the parsnips and cut them into thin strips, resembling the size and shape of pencil fries.
Place the parsnip strips in a large bowl and toss them with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the parsnip strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they aren’t overcrowded.
Bake the parsnips in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, prepare the spicy curry dipping sauce. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning or spice level if needed.
Once the parsnip fries are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Serve the parsnip pencil fries warm with the spicy curry dipping sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2718 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1781 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
