The Vegetable Swap You Should Make For The Next Batch Of Homemade Fries

It's possible to make french fries out of many other vegetables, including parsnips, a root vegetable with an earthy, sweet flavor that gets crispy when roasted or fried.

Compared to potatoes, parsnips are less starchy and more fibrous. They can sauteed, boiled, roasted, or fried, and used basically anywhere you might use a potato.

To make parsnip fries, slice them lengthwise. Since parsnips cook down more than potatoes, cut them thicker, about ½ inch, or even thinner if you want stringier, crispier fries.

If cooking them in the oven, set at 425 degrees F and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. For an air fryer, use less oil and roast them for 10-13 minutes at 400 degrees F.