Parsnip Chips

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled
• 2 quarts peanut oil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 cut parsnips lengthwise into 1/16-inch slices, using a mandoline or knife (a food processor using the slicing disc will also work well). ***if desired the parsnips can be prepared 4 hours ahead before frying - by dropping parsnip slices into a large bowl, covering the parsnip slices with cold water, draining well before continuing.***.
• 2 heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 325 - degrees f.
• 3 add parsnips in batches and fry until limp (30 seconds to 1 minute). transfer fryed parsnips to paper towels, using a sloted spoon. continue frying until all parsnips are done.
• 4 heat oil (a second time) to 375-degrees f.
• 5 add parsnips in batches and fry until golden and crisp (2 minutes). drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.