Parsnip Chips with Chilli Salt

These parsnip chips make a great alternative to storebought potato chips and dip, and are irresistible with a sprinkling of chilli salt and homemade tzatziki sauce. Best eaten on the day they are made, as they can lose their crispiness. If you don't want to fry them, then toss the ribbons with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bake at 180C/350F for 20-25 minutes. You might have to do this in a few batches.

	Chilli Salt
1 kg Ghee, lard or oil, to deep-fry 2 / 400 g Parsnip, peeled into ribbons 1 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped Tzatziki, optional	1 1/2 tsp Sea salt 1/2 tsp Finely grated orange rind 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes 1/4 tsp Ground cumin

To make the chilli salt, combine the sea salt, orange rind, chilli flakes and cumin in a small bowl.
Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to peel long thin ribbons from the parsnips.
Heat the ghee in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Deep-fry the parsnip, in batches, until golden and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a baking tray lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with chilli salt and chopped parsley. Serve chips with tzatziki if using.

35 comments:

eileeninmd 18/1/24 12:23: Interesting recipe, I have never had parsnips. Thanks for sharing!
Take care, enjoy your day!
David M. Gascoigne, 18/1/24 13:22: I like parsnips, my wife doesn’t. Maybe she’d try parsnip chips!
Tom 18/1/24 14:08: ...Angie, I'm amazed by all of your creative ideas, keep them coming.
Lola Martínez 18/1/24 14:35: Me parece una idea excelente esas chips, me apunto, es un picoteo ideal.
Christine 18/1/24 14:47: These look so good, a healthy chip.
Anne in the kitchen 18/1/24 15:37: Interesting use of parsnips. I am from the South and we like anything that has been fried.
Ron 18/1/24 16:17: Angie, I just tried fried palsternacka (parsnip) for the first during the holidays and loved them. I love the baked recipe tip and the chili salt sounds like a perfect paring.
Javier 18/1/24 16:49: What a such original chips! I love it!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 18/1/24 17:01: what a unique recipe sounds great!
Judee 18/1/24 18:09: Very different. I have only used parsnips for soup. So creative.
DEZMOND 18/1/24 18:39: Believe it or not I actually made parsnip mash today for lunch, love me both parsnip and parsley and celery.
JoAnna 18/1/24 19:29: Delicious! I will definitely do it. I often make chips from sweet potatoes, celery, carrots. Best regards!
foodtravelandwine 18/1/24 20:33: What a great idea!...looks so crispy and delicious!!.........Abrazotes, Marcela
roentare 18/1/24 22:07: This is a clever snack I would go for
Brian's Home Blog 19/1/24 00:06: That's really an interesting chip twist! I like parsnips!
Norma2 19/1/24 00:34: Angie, chilli salt is easy to prepare by processing salt with chilli and then drying in the oven. I'll make it with mild hot pepper..
Citu 19/1/24 03:06: Se ven muy ricas. Gracias por la receta.
Margaret D 19/1/24 05:47: Looks interesting.
Anonymous 19/1/24 11:40: not sure what your amount of parsnips is angie? a bit cryptic for me :) I've not had parsnips for many years. brings back childhood memories.
Angie's Recipes 19/1/24 12:13: @Anonymous It's listed on the ingredient list, 2 parsnips, about 400grams, but you can make as many as you want.
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 19/1/24 13:41: I like the idea of a heathy chip. These look delicious!!
Federica Simoni 19/1/24 14:55: molto interessante questa ricetta!
Rainbow Evening 19/1/24 16:39: we always see the parsnips in the markets, but we don't know how to cook it.
Thank you for sharing recipe
thepaintedapron.com 19/1/24 17:14: Wow! Healthy chips!
David 19/1/24 17:56: Hi Angie, I like parsnips but my better half doesn't. I think I'd really enjoy these chips! So you have about 10" of snow...a bit more than we do. Is it an unusual amount of snow for you? Is it actually illegal to feed birds where you live? I do understand the thought behind such a law but it would make my wife very unhappy if she couldn't feed and water the birds. I did find that it is illegal to feed them in Bergen Norway...and other countries and local governments discourage feeding birds. I learn something new every day. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Pam 19/1/24 18:30: What a tasty & healthy snack.
DeniseinVA 19/1/24 19:14: You have taught me a new way to look at food, thank you Angie :)
Angie's Recipes 19/1/24 19:29: @David We usually just get a few cm, not more than 10. I am not quite sure it's illegal to feed birds as I still see some neighbours do, but it's advised NOT to feed them.
Cooking Julia 19/1/24 23:43: What a nice and original idea!
Balvinder 20/1/24 02:16: These look so good. Do they stay crisp for a while?
Angie's Recipes 20/1/24 05:13: @Balvinder The parsnip chips stay at least 2 days crispy. On the 3rd day, I just put them in the airfryer for 30 seconds, and they are very crispy again.
Valentina 20/1/24 05:51: I think parsnips are one of the most under-used vegetables. I love their subtly sweet flavor and making chips with them is brilliant. :-) ~Valentina
tigerfish 24/1/24 01:44: Great homemade chips! Bet they are addictive :D
Raymund | angsarap.net 25/1/24 22:02: These parsnip chips sound like a crispy and addictive delight
Anonymous 27/1/24 22:27: I love parsnips, and when I used to get Terra Chips, parsnips were my favorite. I do not deep fry very often, but this might be a good exception to make! David (C&L)