Weight Watchers Turnip Fries

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Weight Watchers Turnip Fries is an easy and ideal alternative to oily French fries. This nutritious side dish is a great choice for anyone searching for a low-carb dish. Furthermore, each serving of these fries has lower Weight Watchers points. These fries are a fantastic option for people controlling their weight because they are made with turnips rather than potatoes, which means they have fewer calories and carbs. Weight Watchers Turnip Fries is a versatile dish. You can season the fries with a variety of spices and herbs, ranging from the traditional salt and pepper to more daring choices like garlic and paprika. Turnip is a heart vegetable that pairs with any sort of cuisine. Let’s prepare the flavorful and slightly sweet fries with the cooking instructions (listed below).

STATS

  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Side dish
  • Diet: Low-carb, Vegan, Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: Ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking method: Air Fryer, Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • One peeler
  • A sharp knife
  • Normal size dish
  • One spoon
  • Air fryer
  • Cooking brush
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Four medium-sized Turnips, approx. 2 Ibs.
  • Smoked paprika one tsp
  • One tsp of garlic powder
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Aerosol-free olive oil spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse the turnips with regular water.
  2. After that, separate the outer layer of turnips with a peeler.
  3. With a knife, slice the turnips into long and thin sticks.
  4. Next, add olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and turnip sticks to a normal dish.
  5. Mix all items with your hands or utilize a small spoon.
  6. Now, we will fry the fries in two ways.

Air fryer

  1. Warm the empty air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, brush the air fryer with olive oil using a cooking brush.
  3. After that, shift the fries in a single direction to the greased air fryer.
  4. Next, simmer them for ten minutes.
  5. During cooking, stir the air fryer after three minutes.
  6. Continue this process with the remaining fries.
  7. The crunchy and tasty Weight Watchers Turnip Fries are ready.
  8. Shift the fries to a plate and enjoy.

Oven

  1. Raise the shallow oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, place a greased baking sheet in the baking dish.
  3. After that, shift the turnip fries to the dish.
  4. Bake them for fifteen minutes. Toss the fries.
  5. After that, bake them for a further six to eight minutes or until slightly golden.
  6. The yummy turnip fries are ready to serve.
  7. Transfer the fries to a beautiful serving plate.
  8. Serve the tasty fries with any low-sugar dip.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the fries with a classic beef or juicy turkey burger.
  • Enjoy it with air fryer chicken wings or salmon patties.
  • Serve the fries with Greek yogurt Ranch dip, low-sugar homemade ketchup, or spicy chipotle dip.
  • Caesar salad, croutons, or egg noodles also go well with these fries.

TIPS

  • Choose fresh and medium-sized turnips.
  • Reduce the number of Weight Watchers points by using cooking spray.
  • Flip the fries during the air frying for optimal browning.
  • Add different seasonings to the turnip fries such as paprika, salt, or onion powder.
  • Incorporate one teaspoon of cornstarch to make these fries more crispy.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can save the fries in an airtight sealed box and refrigerate it for only one day.

Freezer:

  • Shift the uncooked fries to a sealed packet and freeze them for fifty to eighty days. We can’t freeze the baked fries because they will be soggy instantly after freezing.

Reheating:

  • You can rewarm the fries in an oven. Air frying is also a good option to reheat the fries.

FAQs

What is the flavor of the turnip fries?

  • Turnip fries are less starch than potatoes and have a mildly sweet and spicy flavor. Cooking makes the taste sweeter and softer.

What kinds of condiments complement turnip fries?

  • Season the fries with different condiments such as crushed black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and shredded low-fat Parmesan cheese. You can also also try using herbs like thyme or rosemary.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1 portion of fries
Total servings 4 portions
Total Calories 98 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 9 g
Sodium 734 mg
Iron 1 mg