Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries

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These air fryer butternut squash fries with 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.

Submitted by Angela Sackett Superhotmama
Updated on July 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
5g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 596mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 48mg 54%
Calcium 126mg 10%
Iron 10mg 53%
Potassium 818mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.