Butternut Squash Cajun Fries

This recipe for butternut squash Cajun fries yields a salty, spicy, slightly sweet alternative to deep-fried French fries. Serve with any dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 52 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt to taste
• cooking spray
• 1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into thick French fries
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Blot squash fries with paper towels to remove any moisture; place on the prepared baking sheet. Season with Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once.