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Spicy Butternut Squash Curly Fries

These spicy curly fries are crispy, delicious and so fun to eat! It's the best way to get all the health benefits of butternut squash into your day and they are kid-friendly! Just adjust the cayenne pepper if you are going to serve these to little ones.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword butternut squash, french fries, healthy butternut squash fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder or less if you want less spicy
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Remove ends from butternut squash and peel (if desired).
  2. Place on spiralizer with the narrow end at the blade.
  3. Crank out your curly fries until you get to the wide end of the squash and stop there.
  4. Transfer your curly fries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  5. Sprinkle fries with spice mixture.
  6. Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

You can also make these Butternut Squash Curly Fries in your air fryer. Cook them for the same amount of time (425 degrees for 15 minutes).