Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

Prep time: 30 min      Cook time: 50 min      Rest time: 10 mins     Total time: 1 hr 30 min

Makes: 1 large sheet of fries

These oven-baked kabocha squash fries are simple, crispy, crunchy, delicious, and only require three ingredients – kabocha squash, animal fat, and salt. Easy to make and good for you!

kabocha squash fries

What you need to make Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

Ingredients:

Equipment:

kabocha squash fries

kabocha squash fries

How to make Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

Prepare the kabocha squash.

Take the raw kabocha squash and cut it in half. Use your vegetable peeler and skin the halves.

Note: While skinning, you’ll notice that if you skin the same area a few times, you’ll get past what’s left of the green part of the skin and into the yellow meat. It’s not necessary to rid the squash of the green color entirely. I usually shoot for a light green-yellowish hue to know when I’m done skinning.

Once the kabocha squash halves are skinned, scoop out the seeds and mush.

kabocha squash fries

kabocha squash fries

Cut the squash into fries.

Place the squash on a cutting board (or cutting surface) with the scooped out sides facing down.

Cut the squash into strips, slicing it the “long” ways.

Cut the squash strips into fry-sized pieces. I try to cut them as thin as possible. The thinner they are, the easier it is for them to crisp up.

kabocha squash fries

Bake the fries.

Place the fries on a large baking sheet. If you have a baking sheet that is prone to sticking, use parchment paper under the fries.

Pour about 1 tbsp of melted ghee or animal fat over the fries. Swish the fries around to incorporate the oil. Make sure all of the fries are coated in oil.

Sprinkle a light coating of sea salt over the fries.

Bake the fries at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. The edges will start to brown (or blacken) when they’re done. The majority of the fries should not look mushy or have a bright orange color. They should look dry and have more of a brown hue when finished.

kabocha squash fries

Finish and serve.

Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle another layer of salt (to taste) over the fries and allow them to rest and cool for about 10 minutes.

Once cooled, transfer them to your serving platter. Serve and enjoy!

These fries are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

kabocha squash fries

Tips to make the best Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

  • Cut the fries as thin as possible, and before baking, make sure all fries are coated in fat.
  • You can flip them halfway through if you want, but it is not necessary.
  • If you have a baking sheet that is prone to sticking, use parchment paper under the fries.

kabocha squash fries

Dips & sauces to try with these Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries:

Tomato-Free Thousand Island Dressing

Onion-Free Guacamole

Honey Mustard

Duck Fat Ranch Dressing

Some more of my favorite snacks:

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Raw Cheese

Carnivore Fried Chicken Strips

Pork Belly Chips with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

kabocha squash fries

 

Crispy Oven-Baked Kabocha Squash Fries

These simple, crispy, crunchy, and delicious oven-baked fries only require three ingredients – kabocha squash, animal fat, and salt. Easy to make and good for you!
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Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Resting Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

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Prepare the kabocha squash.

  • Take the raw kabocha squash and cut it in half.
  • your vegetable peeler and skin the halves.
  • Note: While skinning, you'll notice that if you skin the same area a few times, you'll get past what's left of the green part of the skin and into the yellow meat. It's not necessary to rid the squash of the green color entirely. I usually shoot for a light green-yellowish hue to know when I'm done skinning.
  • Once the kabocha squash halves are skinned, scoop out the seeds and mush.

Cut the squash into fries.

  • Place the squash on a cutting board (or cutting surface) with the scooped out sides facing down.
  • Cut the squash into strips, slicing it the "long" ways.
  • Cut the squash strips into fry-sized pieces. I try to cut them as thin as possible. The thinner they are, the easier it is for them to crisp up.

Bake the fries.

  • Place the fries on a large baking sheet. If you have a baking sheet that is prone to sticking, use parchment paper under the fries.
  • Pour about 1 tbsp of melted ghee or animal fat over the fries. Swish the fries around to incorporate the oil. Make sure all of the fries are coated in oil.
  • Sprinkle a light coating of sea salt (ASHLEYR for 15% off) over the fries.
  • Note: if you go through tons of salt in your household like we do, check out this salt purchasing hack that will save you money + make things more efficient. We started this last year, and I'm so happy we did!
  • Bake the fries at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. The edges will start to brown (or blacken) when they're done. The majority of the fries should not look mushy or have a bright orange color. They should look dry and have more of a brown hue when finished.

Finish and serve.

  • Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven. Sprinkle another layer of salt (to taste) over the fries and allow them to rest and cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Once cooled, transfer them to your serving platter. Serve and enjoy!
  • These fries are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

What I used for this recipe:

Looking for other snack ideas? Try one of these:

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Raw Cheese

Carnivore Fried Chicken Strips

Onion-Free Guacamole

Pork Belly Chips with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Ashley Rothstein
Ashley Rothstein

Ashley Rothstein develops tasty, whole food, animal-based recipes that include a moderate amount of “minimally toxic” plant foods. To fix her own health issues, she bounced around between the carnivore, keto, and paleo diets for a few years. After experiencing and studying each diet philosophy, she learned she feels her best by merging the three and following an animal-based diet. As a glut at heart, she likes to channel her creativity and create meals that are healthy but also satisfy her inner gluttonous spirits.

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