Golden Butternut Squash Fries: Easy Autumn Snack
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful butternut squash fries, a perfect seasonal snack for autumn. They are easy to make and a healthy alternative to traditional fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash, then cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the squash into fry shapes, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly browned.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious butternut squash fries!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake them a few minutes longer.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings like cinnamon or chili powder.
- These fries are best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg