Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
Ditch the French fries this season and make delicious and crispy pumpkin fries in your air fryer oven! This easy side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, using smaller varieties of pumpkin that's coated with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with black pepper, cumin, turmeric, and paprika.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 2-3 pounds medium pie pumpkin, not very small
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or more if needed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer instructions. (Mine was for 4minutes) Cosori 5.8 quart.
- Wash and dry the pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin in half. Cut out the tops and scoop out the seeds.
- Cut each half into ½ inches -1 inch slices and carefully peel off the skins.
- In a large bowl combine the slices, oil, and spices (or you can use a zip-lock bag for this). 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 extra minutes. If fries are cut too thin or the ends are too narrow they will get charred rather quickly. The end result: the exterior of fries are slightly browned and crispy, softer texture on the inside.
- Sprinkle the fries with salt and pepper right after cooking. Enjoy with dipping sauces.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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