These addictive seasoned Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Fries are crispy and full of flavor.
Follow this easy recipe, and you will get crispy pumpkin fries every time. So what’s the secret? Four things. One, when slicing, keep the pumpkin pieces under a ¼-inch in width. The thinner the piece, the less time it takes for the middle to cook. Two, soak pumpkin slices in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking and be sure to dry them very well. Soaking the cut pumpkin slices in cold water will get rid of excess starch and help them crisp up in the oven. Three, cover the pumpkin fries with a thin coat of cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Just toss well and make sure all the pumpkin fries are evenly coated. Four, remember not to overcrowd the fries on the baking sheet for even baking and crispiness.
For baking these pumpkin fries, I like to keep my spice mix simple – just paprika and garlic powder. And then, once baked, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and flaky sea salt. Serve these perfectly crisp baked fries hot and enjoy!
To make the Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Fries, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl, place pumpkin fries and cover with cold water. Leave the fries to soak for at least 30 minutes.
Once finished soaking, heat the oven to 425 °F. Line two or more baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Drain the pumpkin fries. Using a paper towel, pat them dry.
In a large ziplock bag, place pumpkin fries and top with 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Close and shake to coat well. You may need to do this in two batches. In this case, use 1 teaspoon cornstarch per each batch.
Transfer the pumpkin fries to a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss well to coat.
Season with 1 teaspoon paprika and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and toss again to evenly coat.
Arrange the pumpkin fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup minced fresh parsley, and ½ tsp coarse sea salt.
Once baked, remove the pumpkin fries from the oven and top with the Parmesan mix. Eat hot and enjoy!
Serve these Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Fries up for a game day or as a healthy side dish for your dinner! Please come back to leave a comment below and let us know how you liked them! What spices did you put on yours?
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