Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Discover the ultimate way to elevate your side dish game with Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Crispy, caramelized, and packed with flavor, this easy recipe is a game-changer for your dinner table!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Katie

Equipment

Measuring Spoons
Tongs
Air Fryer

Ingredients

25 ounces Diced and Peeled Butternut Squash
1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Garlic
¼ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
While air fryer preheats, placed the diced and peeled butternut squash in a bowl, drizzle grapeseed oil over the squash and sprinkle on the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well until seasoning is on all the squash.
Pour the seasoned butternut squash in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 20-22 minutes until fork tender, mixing one to two times during the cooking process. Once done cooking serve immediately.

Notes

Uniform Cubes: To ensure even cooking, cut your butternut squash into uniform cubes. This will help every piece cook at the same rate and achieve that perfect crispiness.

Don't Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook your butternut squash in batches if necessary to allow proper air circulation and ensure the best results.

Seasonings - The sky is the limit when seasoning butternut squash. You can always add onion powder, smoked paprika, rosemary, sage, cayenne for a little heat or even sprinkle on a little brown sugar to really get the butternut squash to caramelize.

Oil Application: Lightly coat the butternut squash cubes with a small amount of oil before air frying. This helps with the crisping process and enhances the flavor.

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