Crispy Parmesan Butternut Squash Chips Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHIPS

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, black pepper and cayenne. Set aside.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the tubular top portion away from the globe-shaped bottoms of both squash. Using the knife or a mandoline, shave the tops into chips. Submerge the chips in a deep container with ice water for 10 minutes (this removes any extra starch and makes the chips crispy). Strain the chips and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, using an instant-read thermometer, bring 3 inches of duck fat to 325 degrees F in a heavy gauge Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the chips until they are golden and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer with a fine mesh strainer to a paper-towel-lined dish. Season immediately with a sprinkle of spice mix. Repeat until all chips are fried. Transfer to a large bowl and serve.

CRISPY BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Using a large chef's knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon. Set each half cut side down on a cutting board and cut them crosswise in 3/8-inch slices.
• Brush a heavy baking sheet generously with butter and oil. Line up the squash slices on the baking sheet and brush them. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper and tuck herbs around the slices.
• Cover with foil and bake in the oven 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until undersides are brown, about 15 minutes, then turn the slices.
• Bake 5 to 15 minutes more until the squash is very tender, brown, and crispy around the edges, 50 to 60 minutes total. Don't hesitate to brush with more butter and oil during cooking if it looks dry. For serving, transfer to a platter or individual plates.

ACORN SQUASH CHIPS

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats. Quarter 1 medium acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash quarters crosswise about 1/16 inch thick using a mandoline. Drizzle with olive oil and toss; arrange on the baking sheets in a single layer and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 250 degrees F, 50 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Flip the slices and continue baking until browned, about 15 more minutes. Transfer the chips to a rack to cool.

BAKED PARMESAN BREADED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Place squash in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip squash in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.

PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

CRISPY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHIPS - TYLER FLORENCE

Steps:

• Cut the solid cylindrical top off the squash and remove the peel. (Set the bulbous base aside for another recipe.) Slice into very thin discs using a mandolin. Soak chips in a large bowl of ice water for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat peanut or vegetable oil 2-3" deep in a pot; bring temp up to 325°F Add sage and rosemary and fry until they stop sizzling and are crispy. Remove herbs and drain on paper towels. Crumble herbs and set aside.
• Add squash chips to oil in small batches, frying each batch 2-3 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels, sprinkling with crumbled fried herbs, salt and parmesan cheese while still hot.