Spaghetti Squash Fries

Spaghetti Squash Fries are the perfect snack or side dish for kids of all ages!  A cooking project you can do with your kids, Spaghetti Squash Fries are simply delicious–and addictive!

Hey, all!  I have a fun recipe the kids and adults in your household are going to LOVE!  Spaghetti Squash Fries!

I don’t post “kid-friendly” recipes because, in my not-so-humble opinion, kids should learn to eat real food.  Without getting into a “having to walk ten miles to school in a snowstorm” story, my siblings and I either ate what was put in front of us or we went hungry that night.

Or, God-forbid, it was waiting for us for breakfast the next morning!

If you’re struggling to get your kids to eat REAL food and get something healthful into them, they’re going to love these Spaghetti Squash Fries!  Made with a fun vegetable–Spaghetti Squash Fries are simply delicious–and addictive!

There are several steps involved, but this recipe for Spaghetti Squash Fries makes a bunch!  They reheat great–getting even crispier when reheated!

How to make Spaghetti Squash Fries:

• Cut a large spaghetti squash in half.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
• Roast at 375 degrees until tender.
• Let cool.

• Shred the spaghetti squash into a large bowl.  (TIP:  Let your kids do the shredding when the spaghetti squash has cooled.  Research shows that when kids help in the kitchen, they’re much more willing to eat what they helped to create!)

• You should end up with 5-6 cups of pulp from a large spaghetti squash.

• Add 3 cups panko breadcrumbs, 3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese and three eggs along with garlic powder, onion powder and a package of ranch salad dressing mix.

• Stir well to combine.

• Working with a cup at a time, flatten the mixture into a rectangle and cut into fries!

• Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.  At this point, you can store in the refrigerator up to 24 hours until ready to bake.  No need to cover; the dry air in the refrigerator actually does these Spaghetti Squash Fries some good.

• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once.

• These Spaghetti Squash Fries are then ready to serve with marinara sauce or ketchup!

Your family is sooo going to love these Spaghetti Squash Fries!  Be sure to get the kids involved in making them, too!

Be sure to try some of my other fun spaghetti squash recipes!

• Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Mini Quiches
• Spaghetti Squash Fideos
• Spaghetti Squash, Poblano and Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

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Spaghetti Squash Fries

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Spaghetti Squash Fries are the perfect snack or side dish for kids of all ages!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large spaghetti squash, halved
• salt and freshly ground black pepper plus more when creating fries
• Olive oil
• 3 cups panko
• 3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 3 large eggs
• 1 package ranch salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush spaghetti squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Place cut-side down on a nonstick baking sheet (alternately, line with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper).
3. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender and a knife can be easily inserted into the squash. Let cool.
4. Shred the pulp into a large bowl.
5. Add panko, Parmesan cheese, eggs, ranch salad dressing, garlic powder, onion powder and 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
6. Working with 1 cup at a time, press the mixture into a rectangle to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
7. Cut into "fries."
8. Place on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet. (At this point, you can refrigerate uncovered up to 24 hours to bake later.)
9. Bake fries at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes, turning once.
10. Serve with ketchup or marinara sauce.

Notes

A large squash should yield 5-6 cups of pulp which is the right amount for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

10 Fries
Amount Per Serving Calories 388 Total Fat 26g Saturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 137mg Sodium 571mg Carbohydrates 27g Fiber 6g Sugar 8g Protein 27g

The nutritional information above is computer-generated and only an estimate. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.