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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Vegan Recipes

    Butternut Squash Fries Air fryer

    Published: Oct 18, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    These air fryer butternut squash fries are crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. Lightly seasoned, we have them as a substitute for French fries or as a side. 

    Butternut Squash is a delightful fall vegetable. Its sweetness is enhanced by roasting it in the air fryer.

    You can use an oven as well.

    Try this butternut squash in air fryer with pumpkin spice. Equally delectable.

    Close up of air fryer butternut squash fries on a white plate

    You may also like: air fryer parsnips, air fryer carrots, roasted pumpkin in air fryer, roasted zucchini in air fryer, air fryer eggplant fries, cheesy broccoli bites, crunchy oyster mushroom and crispy okra.

    Tips to Make Butternut Squash Fries in Air fryer

    1. It is slightly difficult to cut a butternut squash especially if it is large. I end up choosing smaller ones. You can also buy pre-cut fries from the grocery store.
    2. I used extra virgin olive oil but feel free to use any oil of choice.
    3. The same applies to seasoning. Use any seasonings of choice. Just salt and pepper are good too. Since the squash is naturally sweet, I don’t use any sweetener.
    4. Cut the fries to similar-sized pieces. This ensures even cooking. Some overlap is fine in the air fryer.
    5. Don’t forget to shake the basket every 4 minutes.
    6. I have used cornstarch for a thin crunchy coating. You can use arrowroot flour for gluten-free option. Or even do away with it if you so like.
    7. Don’t use too much cornstarch. Just enough to lightly coat the fries. Discard any that drips down.
    Close up of air fryer butternut squash fries

    Stepwise Directions

    Peel butternut squash. Cut into same sized fries using a sharp knife.

    You may also use pre-cut fries.

    Let the fries be dry. Use paper towels to dry them.

    Butternut squash cut into fries

    Add 2 tsp. cornstarch and toss the fries till each one is lightly coated.

    Discard any extra cornstarch that drips down.

    You may use a colander for the same.

    butternut squash coated in cornstarch

    Add seasonings.

    I have used garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt.

    You may reduce their quantity or skip any that you don’t like.

    Even spice mixes can be used. For a fall flavour use pumpkin pie spice mix.

    Butternut squash coated in cornstarch and spices

    Toss the fries in oil and spices till each one is covered.

    Butternut squash coated in cornstarch and spices along with oil

    Air frying Instructions

    Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes.

    Brush air fryer basket with oil and lay the seasoned butternut squash fries in the basket.

    Some overlapping is fine.

    Seasoned butternut squash fries placed in air fryer basket for air frying

    Air fry at 200C or 390F for 10-12 minutes till they are crispy outside and cooked inside.

    You can pick out one and check.

    Seasoned butternut squash fries in air fryer basket after air frying

    Ensure that you shake the basket once every 4 minutes.

    This is to facilitate even cooking.

    Take them out and serve hot with a dip of choice.

    You can also serve them as a delicious side.

    My son and I polished off the entire batch. It is quite good.

    Close up of air fried butternut squash fries

    Here's the recipe card:

    Air fryer Butternut Squash Fries

    Rachna Parmar
    These butternut squash fries done in air fryer are slightly crispy outside and fluffy inside. They make for a perfect side or snack.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 88 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb. Butternut squash cut into fries
    • 2 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
    • ½ tsp. Pepper
    • ½ tsp. Cayenne
    • ½ tsp. Garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Peel butternut squash. Cut into same sized fries using a sharp knife. You may also use precut fries.
    • Let the fries be dry. Use paper towels to dry them.
    • Add 2 tsp. cornstarch and toss the fries till each one is lightly coated. Discard any extra cornstarch that drips down.
    • Add seasonings to oil. I have used garlic powder, cayenne, pepper and salt. You may reduce their quantity or skip any that you don’t like.
    • Even spice mixes can be used. For fall flavour use pumpkin pie spice mix too.
    • Toss the fries in oil and spices till each one is covered.

    Air frying Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes.
    • Brush the basket with oil and lay the seasoned butternut squash fries in the basket. Some overlapping is fine.
    • Air fry at 200C or 390F for 10-12 minutes till they are crispy outside and cooked inside.
    • You can pick out one and check.
    • Ensure that you shake the basket once every 4 minutes. This is to ensure even cooking.
    • Take them out and serve hot with a dip of choice.
    • You can also serve them as a delicious side.
    • My son and I polished off the entire batch. It is quite good.

    Notes

    1. It is slightly difficult to cut a butternut squash especially if it is large. I end up choosing smaller ones. You can also buy pre-cut fries from the grocery store.
    2. I used extra virgin olive oil but feel free to use any oil of choice.
    3. The same applies to seasoning. Use any seasonings of choice. Just salt and pepper are good too. Since the squash is naturally sweet, I don’t use any sweetener.
    4. Cut the fries to similar-sized pieces. This ensures even cooking. Some overlap is fine in the air fryer.
    5. Don’t forget to shake the basket every 4 minutes.
    6. I have used cornstarch for a thin crunchy coating. You can use arrowroot flour for gluten-free option. Or even do away with it if you so like.
    7. Don’t use too much cornstarch. Just enough to lightly coat the fries. Discard any that drips down.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 244mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12314IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Aimee Mars says

      October 18, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, I think you may have just found a way for my kids to eat butternut squash! This would also be the perfect fall side to basically any dish.

      Reply
    2. Jovita says

      October 18, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is smelling really good and so tasty! The family loved it, thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Ana F. says

      October 18, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love the seasoning on these butternut squash fries ! Making them in the air fryer was super easy too. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Tara says

      October 18, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Crispy outside, soft inside. This is my new go-to side dish. Love the addition of Cayenne - it gave it a boost of flavor!

      Reply
    5. Michelle says

      October 18, 2022 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      I've never thought of using butternut squash as "fries" but they were perfect for fall and so easy to make in the air fryer

      Reply

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