**Prep Time:** 30 mins | **Cook Time:** 10 mins | **Total Time:** 40 mins
**Servings:** 6
#### **Ingredients**
**For the Fries:**
– 1 **butternut squash**, peeled & cut into 4-6″ sticks
– 1 **egg**, beaten
– 1 cup **panko breadcrumbs**
– ¼ cup **all-purpose flour**
– 1 tsp **sea salt**
– ½ tsp **black pepper**
– 2-3 tbsp **avocado oil**
**Hot Honey Sauce:**
– ¼ cup **garlic chili sauce** (like sriracha)
– ¼ cup **honey**
– 3 tbsp **rice vinegar**
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### **Instructions**
1. **Prep Squash:**
– Toss squash sticks in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko mixture (salt + pepper).
2. **Air Fry:**
– Preheat air fryer to **400°F**.
– Lightly spray fries with oil. Cook in batches for **10 mins** until golden and crispy.
3. **Make Sauce:**
– Whisk chili sauce, honey, and vinegar until smooth.
4. **Serve:**
– Drizzle hot honey sauce over fries or use as a dip!
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### **Pro Tips**
✔ **Extra crispy?** Spritz fries with oil before air frying.
✔ **Gluten-free option:** Use almond flour + crushed nuts instead of panko.
✔ **Reheat leftovers** in air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 mins.
#### **Why You’ll Love These**
🔥 **Sweet + spicy** flavor combo
🌱 **Veggie-packed** alternative to fries
⚡ **Ready in 40 mins** – no deep-frying mess!
**Pair with:** Honey Sticky Pork or Apple Burrata Salad. 🍯✨
