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When people hear pumpkin, they usually think of pie. But have you ever tried pumpkin fries?
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Also, don’t throw out those pumpkin seeds! Use them to make my delicious snack-worthy Sweet Salty Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!
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Ingredients for air fryer pumpkin fries
- Sugar pumpkin – These small, sweet pumpkins make the perfect fries.
- Spices – I’ve used a blend of cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to enhance and bring out the flavors of the sugar pumpkin.
- Olive oil – The fat of choice to help crisp up our fries.
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Squash variety
I’ve decided to use sugar pumpkins for these air-fried pumpkin fries, but this recipe would work well with any winter squash, such as butternut, acorn, or kabocha squash.
Variations and adaptations
Looking to make these fries a little different?
Here are a few fun ideas to change up this recipe:
- Make them sweet – Sprinkle the fries with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. For extra sweetness, you could also glaze in a little maple syrup near the end of the cooking time.
- Get cheesy – Toss these pumpkin fries in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Delicious and cheesy!
- Keep it simple – Want to keep the flavor simple? Try just a simple sprinkle of sea salt.
Air Fryer FAQ
Storage and leftovers
Unfortunately, these air-fried pumpkin fries are best enjoyed on the day off and will get soggy if stored in the refrigerator afterward.
More air fryer recipes
- Need a great main course for dinner? Try my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.
- Craving something sweet? Try my Air Fryer Apple Fritters.
- Want to serve wings for game day? Try my Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings.
- Love all things seafood? Try my Air Fryer Crab Cakes.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
Ingredients
- 1 medium pie pumpkin about 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F according to manufacturer instructions.
- Wash and dry the pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin in half. Cut out the tops and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut each half into 1-inch slices and carefully peel off the skins.
- In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, oil, and spices.
- Massage the pumpkin to ensure they are coated entirely. However, you can add more seasonings once the fries are cooked, especially salt.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, in batches, arrange the fries in the basket in one single layer and air fry for 15 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through.
- The fries should be crispy and cooked through. If by this time the fries are not crispy, fry for a few extra minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper right after cooking. Enjoy with dipping sauces of your choice.
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