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Garlic Parsnip Fries with Bacon Aioli {Paleo, Whole30}

These crispy baked garlic parsnip fries are easy and totally tasty with any main dish!  Lower in carbs than potato fries and packed with flavor, with a creamy, tangy, bacon aioli for dipping.  Kid approved, Paleo and Whole30 compliant, perfect side dish or appetizer.

Author: Michele Rosen
Servings: 5

Ingredients

For the Fries:

  • 3-4 med/large parsnips peeled and cut into 1/2” thick “fries”
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp ghee melted, or avocado oil, light flavored olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

For the Bacon Aioli:

Instructions

For the Fries:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place cut parsnips in a large bowl and drizzle melted ghee all over - toss immediately to evenly coat (the ghee will solidify soon after tossing)
  3. Arrange parsnips on the baking sheet, spread out so no two are touching (use 2 sheets if necessary)
  4. Place in the oven on the middle rack or higher (avoids over-browning!) and bake for 20-25 minutes, until bottoms are beginning to brown.
  5. Remove from oven and flip using a spatula, then sprinkle minced garlic all over fries, arrange back into a single layer.
  6. Continue to bake another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve with aioli as a side dish, appetizer or snack. Enjoy!

For the Bacon Aioli*:

  1. Whisk all ingredients except bacon in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the bacon, leaving a bit to sprinkle over the top for serving. Garnish with parsley and crumbled bacon and serve with fries - enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Leftover aioli will keep in the fridge, covered for up to 2 days.

**Use sugar free bacon for Whole30

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 245mg
Potassium: 389mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Vitamin A: 15IU
Vitamin C: 17.5mg
Calcium: 40mg
Iron: 0.6mg