# Festive Pumpkin Fries These Pumpkin Fries are the Perfect Fall Side Dish By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-side-dish References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Roasted-Pumpkin-Fries/) & [savynaturalista](http://www.savynaturalista.com/2013/09/30/roasted-pumpkin-fries/) Spiced pumpkin fries are the perfect fall side dish. This tasty creation comes from Instructables user 'savy naturalista'. Fall is that wonderful time of year when [pumpkin pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-turnover), beers, lattes and pastries start to appear on local menus. This simple pumpkin fry recipe offers pumpkin loving chefs an easy way to make meals more festive. This roasted pumpkin fry recipe requires a small pumpkin, garlic, herbs, salt and olive oil. After slicing the pumpkin into fry-sized pieces and seasoning them, they're ready to bake. This delicious fall side dish turns tasty pumpkins into convenient [finger foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-fries). There are so many dessert recipes that incorporate pumpkin, but this is a [savory side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourde-vibes-only-pizza), which is what sets it apart. Roasted pumpkin fries are a great alternative to regular starchy dinner sides. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fall-inspired Recipes:** As fall approaches, chefs and food bloggers can develop new recipes that incorporate seasonal ingredients like pumpkin to tap into consumer demand for festive dishes. - **Healthy Comfort Food:** Pumpkin fries provide a healthy alternative to traditional starchy side dishes, which could be capitalized by restaurants and food brands. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, encouraging chefs and food brands to experiment with new recipes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, food brands, and food bloggers can integrate pumpkin fries into their menus and product lines to capture the demand for festive fall dishes. - **Home Cooking Appliances:** The growing popularity of pumpkin fries and other fall-inspired dishes could increase the demand for innovative home cooking appliances like air fryers or convection ovens. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Meal delivery services can offer healthy and easy-to-prepare pumpkin fries as a convenient fall-inspired side dish option for busy consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-chicken-wings.md) - [Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-pumpkin.md) - [Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Onion-Made Fries Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryseasoned-onion-fries.md) - [Festive Fall Hand Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-pumpkin-hand-pies.md) - [Seasonal Fall Fast-Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mac-n-cheese-bites-1.md) - [Spiced Pumpkin Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-treat.md)