Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries
These fries turn tender butternut squash into golden, crisp-edged sticks with a warm kick from Chinese five-spice, garlic, and black pepper. The natural sweetness of the squash balances the spice, making a flavorful side that feels lighter than regular fries. Serve Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries alongside grilled meats, roasted mains, or as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Put the cut squash in a large bowl. Add the oil, five-spice powder, garlic, sea salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, then place the squash into the air fryer basket.
- 3
Cook in the preheated air fryer, shaking every 5 minutes, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes total. Remove the fries and season with additional sea salt.
- Calories 159.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.23 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.53 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 28.14 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.85 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.53 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 101.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 738.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1067.57 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 42.0 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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