Air-Fryer Rutabagas with Seasoned Dipping Sauce

FRY INGREDIENTS

2 Large Rutabagas Peeled and Cut into French Fry Sticks

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

¼ Tablespoon Himalayan Salt

¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder

¼ Teaspoon Paprika

DIPPING SAUCE INGREDIENTS

5oz Almond or any Dairy-Free Yogurt

1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/2 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

1/8 Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1/4 Tablespoon Parsley

1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Paprika

1/4 Teaspoon Onion

1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire (Whole30 Approved Version)

1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

DIPPING SAUCE ASSEMBLY

1. In a small bowl combine yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, mustard, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, Worcestershire, cayenne.
2. Mix until smooth, and refrigerate. 

FRY ASSEMBLY

1. Boil fries in water for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse with cold water and place on paper towels to dry.
3. Air dry for up to 4 hours.
4. In a small bowl mix together salt, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder to make fry seasoning. 
5. Place rutabaga sticks in a large baggie with avocado oil and fry seasoning.  Seal the bag and evenly coat all the fries with the avocado oil and half of the seasoning.
6. Place fries in the air fryer at 320° Fahrenheit. 
7. Bake for 15 – 20 shaking the basket and flipping the fries every few minutes until desired crispness. 
8. Serve with dipping sauce.

SERVES 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s an excellent choice for elevated temperature cooking.

Rutabagas:  Contain almost half the amount of carbs as potatoes!  1 Cup of Rutabagas have 14 net carbs, while potatoes have 24!  Reduce those carbs!