Easy Oven-Baked Butternut Squash Fries
A crisp, healthy, and oh-so-tasty snack made from butternut squash, offering a delicious twist on classic fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butternut Squash
- 1–2 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by cutting off the ends, peeling, slicing lengthwise, scooping out seeds, and cutting into fry shapes.
- Toss the butternut squash fries with avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and spread the fries out in a single layer.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- Taste test and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of zesty dip like garlic aioli or yogurt sauce. For variations, try cinnamon for a sweet spice, add parmesan cheese, or toss in herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash fries, healthy snack, oven-baked fries, vegetarian recipe