These Baked Butternut Squash Fries give traditional french fries a run for their money! Great with ketchup, sriracha, or smothered in melted cheese!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Butternut Squash Fries
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 94kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
1large butternut squash(approx. 2 pounds)
1teaspoonsoil
¼tspgarlic powder
⅛tspcayenne pepper(plus extra to taste)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away the peel from the squash. I've also used a veggie peeler on my butternut squash before - true story! Cut squash into 4-inch strips about half an inch thick.
Coat fries with approx. 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Arrange evenly spaced on a wire cooling rack and set atop a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. This is my favorite faux-frying technique! Crispy outside, fluffy inside... It never fails me.
Pop em in the oven at 450 F, set your timer to 30 minutes, and walk away. The oven will take care of the rest!
Notes
The cayenne controls the heat so add a little or a lot! Sweet paprika makes a great swap if you want some flavor without the fire.Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Values will vary slightly depending on size of squash and extras added.