Acorn Squash Fries
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Acorn Squash Fries are a great way to get kids excited about trying acorn squash since you can serve it with their favorite condiments to dip French fries in.
Acorn Squash Fries Recipe
Acorn Squash Fries are a tender, flavorful fall side dish that is naturally vegan, keto, paleo and gluten-free.
The perfectly cooked acorn squash is sweet and creamy with charred, crispy bits and a flavorful yet approachable blend of seasonings (we used garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper – but you can swap these out for your favorite fry seasonings).
Acorn Squash Fries are an easy fall side dish and a fun alternative to more time-intensive fry options like sweet potato fries.
Serve with your favorite sweet potato fry condiments.
You can use different types of squash to make this recipe, such as butternut squash, but I think the acorn squash is a tamer flavor profile for kids to try.
Acorn Squash Fries Variations:
- Make these sweet with maple syrup, cinnamon or brown sugar instead of using savoury seasonings
- Add up to 1 cup of breadcrumbs to the spice mixture for even crispier fries
- For a cheesy flavor, add Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- Omit the seasonings other than salt and pepper to make them even more picky-eater-friendly
Acorn Squash Fries FAQs
Tips to Make the Best Acorn Squash Fries:
- The thinner you cut the acorn squash, the crispier the acorn fries will turn out.
- Space the acorn fries out well on the baking sheet (overcrowding them will make them soggier)
- For crispier fries, you can leave the cut acorn squash out for an hour or two to dry them out
- Add a Tablespoon of cornstarch to the spice mixture before sprinkling on the acorn squash for even crispier fries
Are acorn squash fries healthier than sweet potato fries? I don’t ever like to make claims about health, but squash fries contain less calories, carbs and sugar compared to sweet potato fries.
How to make acorn fries in the air fryer: Bake the fries at 400F for 12 minutes, shake the fries about halfway through the baking time.
More French Fry Alternatives:
- Zucchini Fries from Sizzle and Salt
- Baked Avocado Fries from In the Kids’ Kitchen
- Chip-Style Homemade Fries
- Watermelon Fries from The Soccer Mom Blog
- Air-fryer Sweet Potato Fries from Bake Me Some Sugar
Ingredients for Acorn Squash Fries
- Acorn squash, cut into strips
- Olive Oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: add a Tablespoon of cornstarch to the spice mixture before sprinkling on the acorn squash for even crispier fries.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Vegetable Peeler
- Measuring Spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
How to Make Acorn Squash Fries
Preheat oven to 400F.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Use a vegetable peeler to peel your acorn squash.
Cut the acorn squash in half and then remove the seeds and stringy membranes. (The seeds can be saved and roasted with spices for a salad topper or healthy snack.)
Cut the acorn squash into 1/2” or thinner slices.
Place the acorn squash fries in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil overtop.
Toss the acorn squash to coat completely in the oil. Set aside.
Mix the seasonings in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the seasonings over the acorn squash fries, then toss to coat completely.
Spread the acorn squash fries on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the fries about halfway through baking.
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Acorn Squash Fries
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Acorn squash, cut into strips
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel your acorn squash.
- Cut the acorn squash in half and then remove the seeds and stringy membranes. (The seeds can be saved and roasted with spices for a salad topper or healthy snack.)
- Cut the acorn squash into 1/2” or thinner slices.
- Place the acorn squash fries in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil overtop.
- Toss the acorn squash to coat completely in the oil. Set aside.
- Mix the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the acorn squash fries, then toss to coat completely.
- Spread the acorn squash fries on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the fries about halfway through baking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 62Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your kids love these acorn squash fries as much as mine did!
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