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Sweet, creamy, crispy acorn squash fries will be your new favorite way to enjoy this delicious, nutrient-packed squash. The use of an air fryer is the best way to get ultra-crispy fries, especially if you do not own a convection oven. Buy an acorn squash that is larger than a pound. After trimming the fries, you should have one pound of raw, cut fries before air frying. Save the trimmings for another dish. This is one of the best air fryer Keto recipes and makes for an easy Keto side dish!
How do I ensure ultra-crispy, golden-brown fries?
The trick to ultra-crispy, golden-brown fries is to julienne the squash very, very thin, and in uniform sizes. To achieve this is half the acorn squash and remove the seeds. Slice the acorn squash into thin slices (about ¼” or less thickness). Cut each slice, so it is more square before cutting it into ¼” or less thick julienne strips.
What if I don’t have an air fryer?
If you do not own an air fryer, you can use a conventional oven set at a higher temperature like 400 F. Cook them until golden-brown and crispy (this will most likely take longer than the amount of time the recipe calls for), so keep an eye on them and don’t be afraid to give them extra cooking time.
Do I have to use the maple syrup sweetener?
No, you can omit this if you would like, but it does help to enhance the natural sweetness of the squash.
Ingredients
- 1 pound acorn squash
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon maple flavored syrup by lakanto
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt by morton
Instructions
- Remove as much of the skin from the acorn squash as possible if the skin is thick. If the skin is not thick, you can leave the skin on just be sure to wash the skin well.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds and discard them.
- Slice the halved squash into ¼” slices.
- Trim each slice into a more rectangular/square shape. This will help make the evenest julienned fries as possible. Save the trimmings for another recipe. Slice each slice into julienne pieces.
- Place julienned pieces into a medium-sized mixing bowl, add Lakanto syrup, avocado oil, and kosher salt. Toss well to combine.
- Add half of the fries into the bottom of an air fryer fitted with a rack. Set fryer to 400 F and cook for 12 minutes.
- Remove fries and repeat with the second batch. Serve hot!
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 63.2kcal/264.2kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 3.5g (per serving)
- Carbs: 9.0g (per serving)
- Protein: 0.6g (per serving)
