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Easy Baked Butternut Squash Fries Just 3 Ingredients
Make these crispy, wholesome Butternut Squash Fries with just three ingredients! It’s the perfect snack any time of the day and an absolute breeze to make!
I remember the very first time I tried butternut squash fries. It was mind blowing! They tasted like very well-roasted butternut squash with perfect seasoning! But I never thought of making them in french fry form.
Fast forward many years, and I find myself choosing this 3-ingredient recipe of squash fries more often. I know they might be higher in carbs and even in calories, but they taste amazing to me. Plus, I’ll take the added nutritional perks like higher Vitamin A content and high fiber.
So then, I began experimenting. If we can have butternut squash fries, what are our limits? They’re endless!
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Key Ingredients
Butternut squash makes amazing French fries. It’s high in vitamins C and A.
Salt and extra virgin olive oil add spice and flavor to these tasty and easy fries. All you need to do is chop, sprinkle, drizzle, and bake!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Butternut Squash Fries
Steps 1 & 2: Prepare and peel
Preheat the oven to 425 F.
Peel the squash.
Steps 3 & 4: Deseed and slice
Slice squash in half and take out the seeds.
Slice into thin fries.
Step 5: Season and bake
Mix squash slices with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip over slices and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Broil for the last 3 minutes. Enjoy right away!
Expert Tips:
- When mixing the squash with olive oil and salt, make sure each fry is evenly coated for consistent seasoning.
- Keep an eye on the fries as they broil in the last 3 minutes. They can go from nicely browned to burnt quickly, so don’t walk away during this step.
- Feel free to experiment with additional seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, or thyme for extra flavors.
- Spread out the squash fries evenly on the sheet pan to prevent overcrowding.
Recipe FAQs
While it’s best to enjoy these fries fresh, you can reheat them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes. They’re a quick and healthy side dish you can make with this 30 minute avocado wrap!
Aim for uniform slices about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick for even cooking.
Yes, peeling the butternut squash is necessary for this recipe.
Looking for more squash recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
- Tasty Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Sauce – a delicious and nutritious dinner!
- You can make Roasted Vegetables in the Oven Recipe with Easy Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing for the whole family to enjoy.
Make more roasted veggie recipes
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Easy 3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Fries
Equipment
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parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, sliced
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
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Peel the squash.1 butternut squash,
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Slice squash in half and take out the seeds.
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Slice into thin fries.
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Mix squash slices with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip over slices and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Broil for the last 3 minutes. Enjoy right away!3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt
