Parsnip Crisps

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Undercover Veggies I

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Total Time:
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts pure peanut oil
  • 1 pound parsnips
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat peanut oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat to 370 to 375 degrees F.

Meanwhile, scrub the parsnips to remove any excess dirt. Lay the parsnip flat on a cutting board, and using a vegetable peeler, peel off 4 to 5 flat, wide noodle-shaped strips. Rotate the parsnip 90 degrees and repeat. Continue to rotate until you can no longer peel strips. Repeat with the remaining parsnips.

Gently add a small handful of parsnips to the oil, stirring gently, until lightly browned and crisp, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the crisps from the oil using a spider or slotted spoon; hold over the pot and allow to drain for 30 seconds. Transfer to a cooling rack set over a half sheet pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. After the first batch, the oil temperature may drop. Adjust the heat in order to maintain a minimum temperature of 325 to 350 degrees F. Repeat until all parsnips are cooked. Serve warm or at room temperature. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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  • on July 20, 2011

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    This was a super fast and easy recipe that was delish!

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  • on July 18, 2010

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    Haven't made them yet, but please fix the searching parameters for the parsnip recipes. I put in every amalgamation of Alton Brown and parsnip, but got nothing. Wife actually googled it and found it there. It should not be so hard to find my Alton!

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  • on August 10, 2009

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    Fast, easy and oh so yummy. I used corn oil and I don't think they need any seasoning at all. I made a small batch to try and regret not making more. I'll definitely make this again and again.

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