Air fryer butternut squash is a savory and healthy fall side dish. It is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1butternut squashor 4 cups diced
1Tablespoonolive oil
1teaspooncinnamonoptional
1/2teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Either buy cubed butternut squash or peel and cube it yourself. To cube it first cut off the ends, then stand it on end and use a vegetable peeler, not a knife, to remove the skin. A Y-peeler will work best for removing the thick skin.
1 butternut squash
Once it is peeled cut it in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then dice it into 1 inch cubes.
Put the cubes in a bowl and add the olive oil, cinnamon and salt. Toss to mix.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Put the seasoned cubes in the air fryer basket. Don't fill it more than half full.
Set the air fryer at 400 F for 15 minutes. Take the basket out and shake it halfway through to redistribute the pieces and ensure even cooking.
Check for doneness. It is done when a fork can easily pierce the cube. It will be brown on the edges and soft in the middle. If it needs more time return it to the air fryer another 3-5 minutes of cooking.
Serve right after cooking. If you'd like to make it sweeter drizzle it with 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the air fryer.This recipe will also work well for acorn or kabocha squash.For an alternative seasoning mix replace the cinnamon with: