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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Updated: Oct 17, 2024 · Published: Jan 18, 2023 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Baked Turnip Fries

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    Crispy, golden turnip fries with text overlay that says 'oven-baked turnip fries'.

    These baked turnip fries are deliciously spiced and pair well with the creamy, yogurt dipping sauce. They are an excellent low-starch and low-calorie alternative to traditional potato French fries.

    Golden turnips fries on parchment with yogurt dip on the side.

    These turnip French fries are made with simple seasonings and an herbaceous, lemon-garlic dip that complements them perfectly. I like to serve them to my kids with these homemade fish sticks.

    You could also serve them with a variety of dips for guests including beer cheese dip, ranch dressing dip and my restaurant copycat honey dill dipping sauce.

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    • Ingredients
    • Tips on Selecting Your Turnips
    • How to Make Turnip Fries
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Turnip Fries FAQs
    • More Vegetable Sides You Will Love
    • 📋Recipe

    Ingredients

    Turnip fries ingredients labeled.
    • turnips - You are looking for large turnips that are about 4" in diameter--they will be cut into matchsticks (long, thin strips).
    • olive oil - To roast the turnip fries with.
    • herbs and spices - Dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. For a spicy tweak, use the spice mixture from this Cajun French fries recipe.
    • fresh chives - To garnish (these are optional).
    • dip ingredients - Greek yogurt, dried dill, fresh garlic (not pictured) and fresh lemon juice (not pictured).

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Chef's Note: The recipe can also easily be made vegan by using a plant-based yogurt or sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt.

    Tips on Selecting Your Turnips

    Turnips are known for being a bit spicy, but roasting turnips mellows out their taste significantly. The hakurei turnip is one of the mildest varieties but can be on the smaller side, so they won’t work well for fries.

    The purple top white globe turnips are widely available and should be easy to locate in the produce area of any grocery store. They can get quite large so you should have no problem finding suitable ones for these fries.

    How to Make Turnip Fries

    Raw turnip sticks on a large parchment-lined frying pan.

    Step 1. Prepare the turnip fries. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Add the turnip sticks to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss until the turnips are evenly coated with the spices. Transfer the turnips to a large baking sheet and spread them out.

    Golden turnips fries on parchment-lined cutting board.

    Step 2. Bake in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, or until golden brown.

    Turnip fries dipping sauce in bowl with whisk.

    Step 3. Make the dip. For the dip, mix the yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon juice together. Season with some salt and pepper.

    Turnip fries on parchment lined cutting board with yogurt dip in a small bowl.

    Step 4. Serve. Garnish the fries with the chives and serve with the dip!

    Serving Suggestions

    Feel free to experiment with adding additional dip flavors as you see fit. You could combine some chipotles and Greek yogurt for a spicy chipotle sauce, test out my easy slow cooker buffalo chicken dip or even use a barbecue sauce or a kimchi mayo dip.

    These turnip French fries make an excellent snack on their own or could be used as a side for a larger meal. Adding cheese and other toppings would make it a whole meal, just like I do with my kimchi French fries.

    Some main dishes to serve them with include chicken fried hamburgers, pork kebabs or a blackened chicken burger.

    Turnip Fries FAQs

    How do you store the leftovers?

    You can store any leftover dipping sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The fries can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    How do you reheat them?

    Reheat the fries in the oven at 400°F on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet to restore crispiness.

    Do turnips taste like potatoes?

    They have a mild, slightly peppery flavor but when roasted become sweet and earthy and can mimic the taste and texture of potatoes.

    Are turnip fries bitter?

    Peeling and roasting the fries helps with the bitter flavor but some people might still taste a hint of bitterness.

    Golden, crispy, baked turnip fries on parchment-lined wooden board.

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    📋Recipe

    Golden turnip fries on parchment lined serving board with dip.

    Baked Turnip Fries

    Joss Dyckson
    These baked turnip fries are deliciously spiced and pair well with the creamy, yogurt dipping sauce. They are an excellent low-starch and low-calorie alternative to traditional potato French fries.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 4
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Turnip Fries

    • 2 large turnips - about 4” in diameter--peeled and cut into matchsticks
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt - or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • chives - chopped - to garnish (optional)

    For the Dipping Sauce

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt - plain
    • ½ tablespoon dried dill
    • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic - minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice - freshly squeezed is best
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
    • Add the turnip sticks to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Toss until the turnips are evenly coated with the spices.
    • Transfer the turnips to a large baking sheet and spread them out.
    • Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, or until golden brown.
    • For the dip, mix the yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon juice together. Season with some salt and pepper.
    • Garnish the turnip fries with the chives and serve with the dip!

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet

    Notes

    • Nutrition information does not include the dip.
    • You can store any leftover dipping sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The fries can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    • Reheat the fries in the oven at 400°F on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet to restore crispiness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 935mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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