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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Keri Bevan
Air fryer butternut squash is tender and sweet with crispy, golden edges in half the time it takes to cook in the oven. Perfect as a vegan main with a tahini dressing or delightful as a side dish to a larger spread, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash (1.5 pounds) peeled, cleaned and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • If your air fryer requires pre heating, preheat it to 380° F (195° C). Lightly grease the insert.
  • Using a sharp peeler, peel the butternut squash.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the butternut squash in half lenghtways. Scoop out the seeds and cut the flesh into ½ inch cubes. *see note 1
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oil and spices.
  • Add the butternut squash to the bowl and toss until it's evenly coated in the oil and spice mixture.
  • Spread butternut squash in an even layer (not overlapping) in the air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in two batches. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking the air fryer to turn the pieces over at the halfway point.

Notes

  1. If you cut the butternut squash cubes smaller than ½ inch, you'll need to reduce the cooking time.
  2. You can use a 1 pound bag of frozen butternut squash instead of fresh if you want to. You don't need to defrost it. Simply follow these steps:
    • Preheat your air fryer to 380° F (195° C). Lightly grease the insert.
    • Combine the olive oil and spices in a large mixing bowl. Dump the bag of frozen butternut squash cubes into the bowl, and turn everything over with a spoon to ensure it's coated in the oil and spice mixture.
    • Spread an even layer of frozen butternut squash in the basket of your air fryer. Be careful not to overlap. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
    • Air fry the frozen butternut squash cubes for 20 minutes, giving the basket a good shake at the halfway point.
    *Please note that cooking times will vary depending on how big the cubes of butternut squash are. Smaller cube will require a shorter cooking time, and larger cubes a bit longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20005IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 30 minute meals, air fryer recipes
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