Indulge in the delectable flavors of butternut squash fries, a culinary delight that combines health and taste seamlessly. These oven-baked fries are not just a healthier alternative to traditional potato fries, but they also offer a unique blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three irresistible variations – classic, cheesy, and sweet – these butternut squash fries cater to diverse palates and preferences. Embark on this culinary journey and discover a new favorite side dish or snack that will elevate your meals to new heights.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
BAKE-TASTIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel squash with a vegetable peeler. Slice the ends off the squash, and then cut it in half width-wise. Cut the round bottom piece in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Using a crinkle cutter or a knife, carefully cut squash into spears or French-fry shapes. Thoroughly blot moisture away with paper towels, and sprinkle evenly with salt.
- Spray a broiler pan, a baking rack placed over a baking sheet, or a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and then place spears flat on it.
- Bake in the oven 20 minutes, and then carefully flip spears. Continue to bake until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 20 minutes longer.
- Serve with ketchup for dipping, if using. Enjoy!
CHARLOTTE'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
This is my favorite side dish, and the first thing I've made all by myself. It goes great with pretty much anything and is a perfect side for a Thanksgiving dinner or just a cold fall day. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Charlotte C.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
- Mix squash, olive oil, paprika, garlic, thyme, and salt together in a bowl until evenly coated; spread in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Make and share this Butternut Squash Fries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BurtonFanatic
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 1-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Peel and de-seed your butternut squash. Slice squash in half.
- Cut it up into french fry shapes.
- Place on a cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Cover lightly with kosher salt.
- Place tray in your pre-heated oven and bake for 40 minutes or so, flipping halfway through baking process.
- Fries are done when they are starting to brown on the edges and get crispy.
- Serve with ketchup or syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 22.7, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 5.7
BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the squash in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and chili powder. Toss the squash until evenly coated, then transfer to the lined baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake until brown along the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
CHINESE FIVE-SPICE AIR FRYER BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
These 'fries' made with Chinese five-spice powder are sweet and spicy, and they're a fiber-full, lower-carb alternative to French fries. Made in the air fryer, they're less messy and can cook up while the rest of your meal is in the making.
Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place cut squash in a large bowl. Add oil, five-spice powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper and toss to coat.
- Cook butternut squash fries in the preheated air fryer, shaking every 5 minutes, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes total. Remove fries and season with additional sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 596.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Baking these "fries" gives them a caramelized, crispy skin that the whole family will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare butternut squash; cut into 1/2-inch-wide sticks. On a baking sheet, combine squash with olive oil and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, and spread squash in a single layer. Roast until fork-tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 2 g
5-SPICE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES WITH CREAMY SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE
Generously coated in warming spices and roasted to delicious golden perfection. Don't skip the spicy dipping sauce!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Set out a large rimmed cookie sheet.
- Place cut butternut squash into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with 5-spice blend, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Use clean fingers to toss well, making sure each piece is coated with olive oil and spices. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread into a single layer. Try to make sure there's a bit of space around each piece; if you need to divide the fries between two cookie sheets, that's fine.
- Bake until tender and golden, about 40 minutes, carefully tossing 2-3 times while baking (they'll be a bit fragile).
- While the fries bake, make the Spicy Sriracha Dipping Sauce. To a small bowl, add the mayo, Sriracha, and Tamari. Mix with a small whisk or fork until smooth.
- Serve fries right away with the dipping sauce alongside.
HUNGRY GIRL'S RANCH-TASTIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES WITH BACON
I actually made this without the bacon and it was lovely... another thing you could do finely is chop the bacon and sprinkle it on the sour cream, then dip the fries in.
Provided by SashasMommy
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream with ranch mix and stir thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Slice ends off squash, and then cut it in half widthwise. Peel squash carefully with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut the round bottom piece in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Using a crinkle cutter or knife, carefully cut squash into spears/French-fry shapes. (For exact nutritionals, weigh spears and use 20 oz.) Pat firmly with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Sprinkle evenly with salt.
- Lay spears on a layer of paper towels, and let stand for at least 5 minutes, to allow salt to draw out excess moisture. Pat with paper towels.
- Spray a broiler pan, a baking rack placed over a baking sheet, or a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and lay spears flat on it. (Use two pieces of bakeware, if needed.).
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Carefully flip fries, and bake for about 20 minutes longer, until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Meanwhile, bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Cook bacon until crispy, and set aside to cool. Then cut each slice in half widthwise, and cut each half into very thin strips lengthwise.
- Mix bacon strips with fries and drizzle or serve with ranch mixture. If you like, sprinkle with scallions, as well. Eat up!
HEALTHIER BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Do you love sweet potato fries but not the calories? If so, opt for this healthy, easy recipe to satisfy your fry cravings! Serve with ketchup or balsamic vinegar.
Provided by hmstarr
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Spray squash pieces with cooking spray to coat; transfer to a bowl. Season squash with parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper; toss to coat and arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, turn with spatula, and continue baking until soft in the center, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1381.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH HOME FRIES BY HUNGRY GIRL HG
Make and share this Butternut Squash Home Fries by Hungry Girl Hg recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cake Baker
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 1 Pan, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauté onion with olive oil in a pan over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Add squash and stir. Raise heat to medium and add all spices. Mix well.
- Cook for about 7 minutes, until squash starts to soften.
- Raise heat to high and add broth. Bring to a boil. After 30 seconds of boiling, reduce heat to low.
- Simmer until broth evaporates, stirring often.
- Cover pan and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until squash is tender. Eat up!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CAJUN FRIES
You'll love this yummy, salty, spicy, slightly sweet alternative to deep-fried French fries. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Occasional Cooker
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Blot any moisture from the butternut squash fries with paper towels, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 64.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
These butternut squash fries are nutritious and tasty! They taste like sweet potato fries but better.
Provided by CMOYA40
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. Cut the squash into sticks like French fries. Arrange squash pieces on a baking sheet and season with salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, turning the fries over halfway through baking. Fries are done when they are starting to brown on the edges and become crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, Sodium 9.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
- Cut the squash into even-sized fries: This will help them cook evenly. If the fries are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may not get crispy.
- Toss the fries with oil and seasonings: This will help them crisp up in the oven. You can use olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. For seasonings, try salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet: This will help them cook evenly. If the fries are crowded, they will steam instead of roast.
- Roast the fries at a high temperature: This will help them get crispy. The ideal temperature is 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip the fries halfway through cooking: This will help them cook evenly. Use a spatula to carefully flip the fries so that they don't break.
- Serve the fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce: Butternut squash fries are delicious with ketchup, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash fries are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato fries. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or main course. With their sweet and nutty flavor, butternut squash fries are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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