Description
Learn how to make delicious air fryer butternut squash cubes. This easy recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy butternut squash, a healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated. This seasoning makes the air fryer butternut squash flavorful.
- Arrange the seasoned butternut squash cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket for the best crispy air fryer butternut squash.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the butternut squash is tender and slightly caramelized. The cooking time can vary.
- Serve your air fryer butternut squash immediately as a healthy side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the seasoning mix.
- Ensure the butternut squash cubes are cut to a uniform size for even cooking.
- If you don’t have garlic powder, you can use fresh minced garlic, but adjust the quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg