Description
This air fryer butternut squash recipe delivers perfectly caramelized squash with crispy edges and a tender inside, making it a quick and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium Butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
½ teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
¼ teaspoon Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel the butternut squash using a sturdy vegetable peeler. Cut off both ends, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoo
- Step 2: Cut the squash into one-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl
- Step 3: Drizzle the olive oil over the squash cubes. Add salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings. Toss until evenly coated
- Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for about three minutes
- Step 5: Arrange the squash cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket
- Step 6: Cook the butternut squash for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the basket every 8 to 10 minutes
- Step 7: Transfer to a serving dish and taste for seasoning, adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and fresh herbs if desired
Notes
For a sweeter version, add cinnamon and maple syrup. For a savory twist, try cumin and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg