Description
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful butternut squash fries, a perfect seasonal snack for autumn. They are easy to make and a delightful alternative to traditional fries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into fry shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can soak the cut squash in ice water for 30 minutes before drying and tossing with oil and spices.
- Feel free to experiment with other seasonings like rosemary, thyme, or a touch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg