Crispy Butternut Squash Bites With Hot Honey Feta Drizzle
Discover how to make irresistible Crispy Butternut Squash Bites with a mouthwatering Hot Honey Feta Drizzle. Perfect for a savory and sweet appetizer!
Ingredients
- 2 cupsbutternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 300 grams)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoononion powder (5 grams)
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 cupall-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 cupbreadcrumbs (100 grams)
- ¼ cupcrumbled feta cheese (40 grams)
- 3 tablespoonshoney (45 ml)
- 1 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (2 grams)
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley (8 grams)
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast squash in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
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Meanwhile, set up a breading station with three shallow bowls.
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Place flour in the first bowl.
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Beat eggs in the second bowl.
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Put breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
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Once roasted, let the squash cool for a few minutes.
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Dredge each squash cube in flour, shaking off excess.
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Dip each floured cube into the beaten eggs.
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Coat each cube with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat with enough oil to coat the bottom.
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Fry the breaded squash cubes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Transfer cooked squash bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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In a small saucepan, combine honey and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Warm the honey mixture over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the honey from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese until well combined.
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Place squash bites on a serving platter.
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Drizzle the hot honey feta sauce over the squash bites.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.