Baked Butternut Squash Fries
Crisp-tender baked butternut squash fries are a wonderful low-carb side dish alternative to sweet potato fries with the same great taste!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into sticks (use only long neck part)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Mayo & herbs for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F degrees and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
- Place the butternut squash sticks into a large bowl and pat them dry with a paper towel. Add the corn starch on top and use your hands to coat the butternut squash completely. Transfer the butternut squash to a colander and shake to remove excess cornstarch.
- Return the butternut squash fries to the bowl, add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika and thyme. Toss to combine evenly.
- Transfer the fries in a single layer to the prepared baking sheets, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and crisp. Allow 5-10 minutes to cool. Then serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It's best to reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes or in a toaster to crisp them up again.
Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can switch the corn starch to flour and feel free to switch around the herbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20054IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg