How to Make Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting flavors of sweet and spicy butternut squash fries. And when you cook them in an air fryer, they get crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without all the extra oil and calories. This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries is not only delicious, but it's also a healthier alternative to traditional fries.

Butternut squash is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium....

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Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into "fries"
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place cut squash into a large bowl. Add oil, five-spice powder, garlic, sea salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and place into the air fryer basket.
  • Cook 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

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 818mg