Pumpkin french fries are a crisp, tasty, low-carb, paleo snack with just the right amount of salt, spices & sweetness.
They can be made in the air fryer and also in the oven.
This easy-to-make recipe is sure to hit the spot without sabotaging your diet; these delicious pumpkin french fries provide almost three times the amount of fiber than regular potato fries, with just 5g net carbs per serving.
Do you love French fries but want a healthier, lower-carb alternative and an easier way to make them?
These homemade Keto Air Fryer Pumpkin French Fries are simple, low-carb, delicious, and nutritious.
Pumpkin French Fries are perfect for dipping in low-carb BBQ sauce, sugar-free ketchup, low-carb Ranch Dressing, Keto Honey Mustard Dressing, and many other sauces.
Switching to pumpkin french fries is a healthier alternative and a quicker way to enjoy a high-fiber, low-carb option.
Enjoy a snack or side dish that's both low-carb and gluten-free with these delicious Keto Air Fryer Pumpkin French Fries.
No worries if you don't own an air fryer because these can also be made in the oven, and the recipe includes oven directions.
Ingredients
- 2 Mini Pumpkins, peeled, seeded and cut into ½ -inch slices
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano Leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Sage Leaves
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
See the printable recipe card for nutritional data and printing options
Jump to RecipeInstructions
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) or the oven (if using the oven) to 425℉ (220℃) while you prepare the pumpkin.
Wash, dry, peel, and remove and scrape out the seeds of the pumpkins (you can save the seeds for roasting later on if desired).
Slice it into ½ inch fries. Try to cut uniform thickness to ensure an even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Toss the pumpkin fries in this mixture until they are well coated.
Place the seasoned pumpkin fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not too crowded. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Or place on parchment paper lined baking sheet for oven method.
Air fry or bake for about 12-15 minutes or until they are tender and crispy on the outside. Shake or flip them once or twice halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
Remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
Garnish them with optional salt, fresh parsley, or grated parmesan cheese if desired, and serve.
Hint: Make sure the air fryer basket has only a single layer of fries, ensuring they are not too crowded. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Variations
- Spicy - add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the spices for a spicy kick.
- Parmesan- sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on pumpkin fries for extra flavor.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Pumpkin French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 Mini Pumpkins peeled, seeded and cut into ½ -inch slices
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano Leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Sage Leaves
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
Air Fryer Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare the pumpkin. Wash, dry, peel, and remove and scrape out the seeds of the pumpkins (you can save the seeds for roasting later on if desired).
- Slice it into ½ inch fries. Try to cut uniform thickness to ensure an even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the pumpkin fries in this mixture until they are well coated.
- Place the seasoned pumpkin fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not too crowded. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until they are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Shake or flip them once or twice halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
- Remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Garnish them with optional salt, fresh parsley, or grated parmesan cheese if desired, and serve.
Oven Directions
- Follow directions 1- 3, except preheat the oven to 425℉ (220℃).
- Layer pumpkin fries onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the fries are crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish them with optional salt, fresh parsley, or grated parmesan cheese if desired, and serve.
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Notes
Nutrition
Storage
Store the cooked pumpkin fries in a sealed container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to warm as needed.
Equipment
Air Fryer for air fryer method or
Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper for oven method
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Anjali says
Love this healthier version of french fries!! These pumpkin fries had a nice crispy outside and creamy inside - and they tasted great!
Caroline says
These are yummy between the gently sweet pumpkin and the simple tasty seasonings.
Justine says
I love these so much. I feel like every pumpkin recipe is the same, so I was so happy to come across this one! It was great, and now one of our new favorite recipes!
Cara says
Oh YUM! What a fun alternative to french fries! I made these last night and have been asked to make them again tonight :). Thank you for the recipe!
Karlie says
I'm always on the hunt for savory pumpkin recipes this time of year. This was delicious.