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Air Fryer Butternut Squash (+ roasted method)

Make tender air fryer butternut squash with crisp, lightly caramelized edges in under 30 minutes! A quick, easy, healthy, gluten-free, paleo, whole30, vegan side dish!
Course Side, Snack
Cuisine worldwide
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Michaela Vais

Ingredients

Instructions

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
    First, peel and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes. To do so, chop off the top and bottom of the squash using a sharp chef’s knife, then use a vegetable peeler to peel it. With it standing upright, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, chop it into 1-inch half-moon slices, then dice them.
  • Toss the cubes with the oil and seasonings in a bowl to evenly coat them.
  • Transfer the seasoned squash to the air fryer basket (check the recipe notes for a oven-roasted method!) in a single layer with space in between.
    While you can technically cook it overlapping, the pieces won’t caramelize/crisp as much.
  • Air fry the butternut squash for about 18 minutes at 380 °F/193 °C, shaking the basket every few minutes until golden and fork-tender.
  • Finally, taste and optionally season the air-fried squash with additional salt and black pepper, to taste, then enjoy!

Notes

For Oven Roasted Butternut Squash:

  • Peel and cube the butternut squash, toss it in a bowl with the oil and spices, and spread it across a large parchment-lined baking tray in a single layer.
  • Roast the squash in the oven at 375F/190C for 30-35 minutes (or about 25 minutes if using ½-inch pieces), turning halfway.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Butternut Squash (+ roasted method)
Amount per Serving
Calories
114
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Sodium
 
306
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
636
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
16
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
18751
IU
375
%
Vitamin C
 
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
 
87
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.