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2024-03-28 14:08:53
Pumpkin Fries
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Ingredients
- 1 small pie pumpkin
- 2 tsp cornstarch (optional)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- subheading: Season as desired (option below):
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
Steps
- Using a sharp knife, slice the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Slice the two ends off of each half of pumpkin. Then slice each half in quarters.
- Using a sharp vegetable peeler, peel the pumpkin pieces. Slice the peeled pieces into ½" fries.
- Place the pumpkin fries in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let the fries soak for at least 30 minutes, but preferably overnight.
- When fries are finished soaking, preheat the oven to 425°. Line two or more baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Drain the fries, and then pat dry with paper towels.
- Fill a large zip-top bag with the dried fries, and then top with cornstarch. Close the bag and shake to cover the fries.
- Place the fries in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil and then toss to coat with your hands.
- Sprinkle on the paprika and garlic powder and toss again until well-coated. Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, you want them soft but not floppy.
- I prefer to finish them with another 10 minutes in the air fryer.
- While the fries are baking, toss together the cheese, parsley, and salt. As soon as the fries come out of the oven, sprinkle on the Parmesan mixture.