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Kabocha pumpkin squash fries layed out on a drying rack.
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Air Fry Kabocha Pumpkin Fries

Discover the delight of Air Fry Kabocha Pumpkin Fries! This easy recipe offers a healthier twist on traditional kabocha squash, delivering crispy, flavorful fries with a fraction of the effort. Perfect as a side or appetizer for any Asian-inspired feast. Dive in and savor the sweet and salty goodness today!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetables
Cuisine Asian, Asian Fusion
Keyword air fry kabocha squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 301kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Whole Kabocha
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/3 Cup Panko

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make air fry kabocha pumpkin fries on the countertop.
  • Cut 1/4 of the kabocha into thin slices about 1/2" thick. See pictures below on how we de-seed and cut the kabocha for this dish. Note - if you're having a difficult time cutting into the kabocha, throw the whole kabocha in the microwave for about 1 - 1.5 minutes.
    Sliced kabocha.
  • Lightly sprinkle some salt onto both sides of sliced kabocha and set aside.
    Kabocha seasoned with salt.
  • Fill a mixing bowl with with beaten eggs and another mixing bowl with panko.
    Panko coating.
  • Take a slice of kabocha, dip into the beaten eggs, then panko and into the air fryer tray.
    Panko coated kabocha in an air fryer basket.
  • Air Fry for 12 minutes at 360F. Once fried, transfer to a serving plate and enjoy warm!
    Air fried kabocha.

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Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1657IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg