Butternut Squash Cajun Fries

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 pound butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into thick French fries
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 pinch salt to taste

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once.