It’s spooky season and these air fryer pumpkin fries are a fun way to use pumpkin in the kitchen! Crispy on the outside with a soft and creamy inside, these air fryer pumpkin fries are a great fall snack.
If you’ve never had pumpkin fries before, they’re a crispy and savory side dish or snack (perfect for fall gatherings). You’ll love the unique flavor combination in these air fryer pumpkin fries.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
- Crispy outside, soft inside. These pumpkin fries have a delicious texture: the outside is browned and crispy (I even like mine a little charred) and the inside is soft and creamy.
- A fun fall snack! As leaves start to fall and pumpkins begin to dot the porches in your neighborhood, you’re probably thinking about new fall recipes to make. This recipe is fantastic: it’s unique, fun, and flavorful.
- A magical curry flavor combination! Curry? And pumpkin? I know, surprising. But this unique flavor combination creates a warm and savory taste you’ll love.
If you love these air fryer pumpkin fries, be sure to check out our other fall recipes! You can make lots of fall treats—like pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice bites—in your air fryer. You can even make pumpkin seeds too!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Slice your fry slices about ½ inch to 1 inch thick. If your pumpkin fries are sliced too thin (or if the ends are too narrow) they will get charred in the air fryer.
- Make them sweet! These fries are savory and salty, but you can easily turn them into sweet pumpkin fries by swapping the seasonings for 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice seasoning and 2 tsp of brown sugar. Drizzle some maple syrup on top when they come out of the air fryer and it’s a sweet fall treat!
- Don’t have any pumpkins? Make it with butternut squash. If you can’t find any pie pumpkins, you can make these fries with butternut squash, which has a similar texture to pumpkin.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
You can serve these air fryer pumpkin fries with ketchup, mayo, aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce. You can also use them as a side dish and serve them with a protein and rice, a chicken sandwich, or a turkey burger.
More Fries Recipes
- Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries: Garlic and parmesan might be one of the most popular and delicious flavor combinations… And these fries do not disappoint.
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries: With crunchy Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, zucchini fries make for a crunchy and nutritious snack or side dish!
- Air Fryer Halloumi Fries: An impressive Mediterranean appetizer your guests will love, these cheese fries are savory and crispy.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sugar pie pumpkin medium
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 4 minutes. Wash and dry the pumpkin.
- Cut the pumpkin in half. Cut off the top and bottom.
- Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin.
- Cut the pumpkin into half-inch slices and carefully peel off the skins.
- In a large bowl combine the pumpkin slices, oil, and spices. Massage the spices into the pumpkin and make sure they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the pumpkin fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 15 minutes at 360°F (180°C) flipping the fries halfway through. Sprinkle with more salt right after the fries come out of the air fryer.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you are using an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and choose the “Air Fry” function.
- Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Make sure to check your food as it’s cooking to learn your air fryer better and avoid over- or undercooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
I suggest using sugar pie pumpkins or baby bear pumpkins. Sugar pumpkins are sweeter, softer, and less stringy than other pumpkin varieties, which makes them great for fries!
These pumpkin fries have a sweet, earthy taste. With the curry seasonings, they have a unique balance of sweet and slightly spicy. The air fryer makes them super crispy and gives them a rich, light char.
Making pumpkin seeds in your air fryer is easy. Just remove the pulp from the seeds and boil them for 5 minutes. Then season them with butter and your favorite seasonings and air fry at 360°F for 15 minutes. Full recipe here.
