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Air Fryer Rutabaga Fries

Rutabaga, swede, yellow turnip – whatever you want to call them, these air fryer rutabaga fries are an excellent side dish to serve with your favorite burger.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: International
Keyword: air fryer, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free, rutabaga fries
Servings: 4
Calories: 72kcal
Author: Tonje
Cost: Cheap

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel the rutabaga, and cut it into thin fries. They will have to be really thin like french fries if you want them to be crispy.
  • Place the fries in a bowl, and add cornstarch or cornflour. Shake and stir to completely cover the fries with a thin layer of starch. Add vegetable oil, and repeat so that all fries are covered with a thin layer of both cornstarch and oil.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 180°C / 356°F. Add the rutabaga to the air fryer basket. Cook for 18-22 minutes. The exact cooking time might vary depending on the size and make of your air fryer. Shake the basket every 3-4 minutes to ensure that the fries are evenly fried.
  • When they are crispy and golden, they are ready to serve! Alternatively, add some salt or seasoning if you prefer.

Notes

Are air fryer rutabaga chips healthy? – As these chips are fried using air flows instead of hot oil, they will contain far less fat and are therefore considered very healthy. The nutritional content is very similar to roasted or boiled rutabaga.
Will these taste just like deep fried rutabaga fries? – No. They will still be crispy and delicious, but they will not have that greasy oil coating that deep fried fries typically have.
Is this recipe allergy friendly? – This recipe is soy free, nut free, egg free and dairy free. It is also vegan, and suitable for many diets.
Are rutabaga fries low carb? – Yes! Rutabaga has far less carbs than potatoes, and these fries are therefore an excellent low carb alternative to regular chips.

Leftovers

Leftover rutabaga fries can be stored in the fridge up to 4 days, or frozen for later use. Keep in mind that the fries soften over time, and the leftovers are more similar to roasted rutabaga than fried. But they still taste great!

Top tips

  • Shake the air fryer often to allow every fry to cook evenly.
  • Cut the rutabaga fries thinly. Cutting them into thick fries or wedges will give them a softer texture.
  • Make sure to coat evenly with the cornflour and vegetable oil prior to frying the fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg