Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries
If you're looking for a healthier alternative to regular fries, try Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries! Butternut squash is a great source of fiber and vitamin A, and the air fryer or Ninja Foodi makes them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Servings: 4
Calories: 82kcal
Equipment
- air fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 1 pound Butternut Squash peeled, cored, and cut into fries
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Start by peeling the squash. Cut the neck off and then cut the squash in half where the neck meets the body. Scoop out the seeds from the center of each half with a spoon. Cut each half of the squash into thick slices, about ¾-inch thick. Then cut each slice into fry shapes.
- Turn your air fryer to 375F and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash fries with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F. Add the seasoned squash fries to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown and cooked through on the inside.
- Remove with tongs.
- Serve air fryer butternut squash fries with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 12055IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg