Delicata Squash French Fries

Delicata squash fries are a tasty, healthier alternative to traditional french fries, offering a sweet and nutty flavor. They're perfectly seasoned with a blend of spices that add a delightful kick to each crispy bite.

If you'd like a healthy burger to serve with these healthy fries, try these Chicken Feta Spinach Burgers alongside them! They're so juicy and packed with flavor, and they come together quickly!

Ingredients Needed

• Delicata Squash
• Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Chili Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder

Seasoning for Delicata Squash French Fries

The seasoning is what makes these fries SO delicious. It's basically an all purpose seasoning that you can use on many meals and veggies! Alternative uses for the seasoning include:

• Seasoning white or sweet potato French fries
• In a breakfast egg scramble
• On fish
• In batter for chicken tenders
• On roasted veggies
• In quiche

Delicata Squash Tips

Delicata squash is a beautiful striped, tube like squash. The skin will peel easier than other squashes. It's sometimes called sweet potato squash, Bohemian squash, or peanut squash.

I prefer to peel the squash before cooking so the fries will all be the same texture, not some soft and some skin. But if you prefer to keep the skin on as some do, go right ahead, the recipe won't change at all. It's very hard to peel after all!

How to make Delicata Squash French Fries

To start, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wash then peel the squash. Cut the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, then cut each piece lengthwise again. If the squash is extra small, then only cutting them lengthwise one time may suffice. Finish by cutting the pieces into strips.

In a small bowl, mix the spices together.

Spread the sliced squash on the sheet pan and drizzle with the oil.

Sprinkle the spices over the squash and mix together completely with your hands. When mixed, spread them out on the pan so they are in a single layer, touching as little as possible.

Place the tray in the oven and let it bake for approximately 15-20 minutes. When finished, let cool and eat!

Dipping sauces for serving

Fries aren't complete without something to dip them in!

The New Primal and Primal Kitchen are my favorite

A more budget friendly and even fresher option would be to make your own dips!

• Mayonnaise is the base for many homemade dips, but don't be intimidated by it, it's actually incredibly easy to make. Make this whole30 mayo, which is also yeast free!
• This dairy free ranch dressing is so fresh and flavorful, but tastes just like the bottled stuff! It uses fresh ingredients which are noticeable compared to buying it. It's also paleo friendly and dairy free!
• Cilantro Lime Dressing is also another fabulous dressing. It has delicious flavors and is something different than regular ketchup for fries! I love this dip so much, when I make it my husband and I put it on everything! Just beware that you may want to make extra because this dressing is SO good!

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