Description
Learn how to make crispy, golden fries from butternut squash in your air fryer, served with a delicious garlic-thyme aioli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Peel the butternut squash, cut off the ends, and slice it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the squash into thin, uniform fries (about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick).
- Pat the fries dry and dust with cornstarch.
- Toss the fries in a bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- For the aioli, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the fries immediately with aioli or your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using tapioca flour instead of cornstarch. Adjust seasoning to your preference!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg