Butternut Squash in Air Fryer
A delicious and easy recipe for crispy, tender butternut squash cooked in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes if necessary.
- Peel and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, sweet paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Place the seasoned squash in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve once golden brown and fork-tender, garnished with salt or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For best results, use fresh butternut squash. If using frozen squash, pat it dry before seasoning.
Find it online: https://junorecipes.com/butternut-squash-in-air-fryer/