7 Other Vegetable Fries

Any starchy vegetable can be French-fried, and it will develop a nice crust without needing to be breaded. Cooking times might vary a bit, so keep close watch the first time using a vegetable and test for doneness early and often. The only trick is to identify what’s starchy and what’s not. Here’s a short list of vegetables that will work:

1. Beets (use slightly lower heat to avoid burning)
2. Carrots (use slightly lower heat to avoid burning)
3. Parsnips (use slightly lower heat to avoid burning)
4. Plantains (use slightly lower heat to avoid burning)
5. Rutabagas
6. Sweet potatoes or yams (use slightly lower heat to avoid burning)
7. Turnips