Description
Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries for a Yummy, Guilt-Free Snack
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Butternut Squash
- 2 tablespoons Corn Starch (or Tapioca Flour)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Squash: Peel the butternut squash and slice it into thin, uniform fries.
- Coating: Dust the fries with corn starch or tapioca flour, then toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Air Fry: Cook fries for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Prepare Aioli: Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy the fries immediately with the aioli or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg