Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Squash Fries

Squash season is among us and I love coming up with ways to use it besides simply mashed or roasted. The air fryer works beautifully in this recipe because it cooks the squash quickly and provides a nice caramelization on the outside of each fry. These make a great appetizer (paired with a chipotle aioli or lemon aioli). You could also pair the fries with pork tenderloin and a green salad for the perfect fall meal!

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the inside with nonstick spray. Peel and cut the squash into fries (about 1/4″ thick).

2. Place the fries in a mixing bowl and combine with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, grated parmesan, salt and pepper.

3. Once preheated, place fries in the air fryer (in a single layer as much as possible) and cook for 15 minutes, tossing the fries 1/2 way through.

4. Transfer the fries to a serving plate and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.

Parmesan Garlic Fries

Serves 4

All you need:

1 large (or 2 small) butternut squash

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch black pepper

Chopped parsley, for garnish

All you do:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the inside with nonstick spray. Peel and cut the squash into fries (about 1/4″ thick).
  2. Place fries in a mixing bowl and combine with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  3. Once preheated, place fries in the air fryer (in a single layer as much as possible) and cook for 15 minutes, tossing 1/2 way through.
  4. Transfer the fries to a serving plate and garnish with parmesan and parsley.
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