Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air fryer butternut squash is a fast, healthy side dish that you can add to your favorite meal. Almost any seasoning combination tastes delicious on this versatile veggie so you can match or complement just about any style of meal you are putting together. With our easy recipe, you’ll be making this fall staple year round!

What are the health benefits of Air frying butternut squash?

Butternut squash is a very healthy choice when it comes to vegetables. It contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide your body with a lot of nutrients it needs. 

It also has a large amount of fiber, which both fills you up faster and helps to keep you healthy.

When you make butternut squash in the air fryer, you are adding only a small amount of oil and keeping all the nutrients that make butternut squash so good for you.

Ingredients for air frying butternut squash

Air fryer butternut squash does not need a lot of ingredients to make. Here is the minimum you need, but you can feel free to add additional seasoning to your liking:

• Butternut squash - You’ll need to peel and cube fresh squash, or you can use frozen butternut squash cubes.
• Salt - You can add this to taste or omit if you prefer
• Olive oil - You can use your preferred oil, but we like using olive oil.

How to make butternut squash in the Air Fryer

When you make butternut squash in the air fryer, follow these easy steps:

1. First, clean, peel and cut the butternut squash into cubes. For some extra tips on preparing butternut squash for the air fryer or steaming, please check out our Instant Pot Butternut Squash post.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the cubed squash, salt, and oil and then coat it well. You can also add any seasonings at this point if you would like, such as cinnamon and sugar, chili and lime, or any number of other combinations.
3. Once the squash is coated, arrange the pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry at 400 F for 15 minutes or until the squash is crispy and tender to your liking. Make sure to shake the basket half way through to help evenly cook the squash.
4. Garnish with crushed black pepper, parsley, chives, or your favorite toppings and then enjoy as a side dish.

What are some seasoning options for air fryer butternut squash?

When you make butternut squash in the ai fryer, you can keep it as is for a simple flavor, or you can add any number of different seasonings. Some suggestions for seasonings include:

• Cinnamon and sugar
• Chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Garlic and parmesan cheese
• Garlic and ginger
• Garlic, ginger, chilis, and a splash of soy sauce

What are some serving suggestions for butternut squash in air fryer?

We love air fryer butternut squash as a side dish. We will often serve it alongside Cauliflower Steaks or Cabbage Steaks. 

You could also try it with Butternut squash risotto, Butternut squash soup, or Butternut squash mac and cheese. 

Of course, you can also serve it with just about any main dish you like. It is great way to get extra veggies and create a filling, healthy meal.

Pro tips to make the best Butternut squash in air fryer

When you make this butternut squash air fryer recipe, you’ll want to follow these pro tips and tricks to help make it taste amazing:

• Add your favorite seasonings or seasonings that will complement what you are serving with the squash.
• Don’t over cook the squash to prevent it from drying out, but do add a little time if you prefer slightly crispier squash.
• Make sure to leave some room between pieces and do only a single layer of squash.

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Other great air fryer veggie recipes to try

Once you make this butternut squash in the air fryer, make sure to try these other great tasting recipes:

• Easy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
• 10 Minute Air Fryer Mushrooms
• Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli

Let us know what you think

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