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Air Fried Butternut Squash in a bowl

Air Fried Roasted Butternut Squash

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The air fryer is a quick and easy way to cook butternut squash!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings2 servings (1 1/2 cups cooked)
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces butternut squash peeled, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil I do 2, but you can cut to 1.5 if you like
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Air Fryer

  • Preheat air fryer to 400℉.
  • Place squash in a medium mixing bowl and add all spices, toss to coat.
  • Transfer squash to basket of air fryer, shake to evenly distribute.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, shake basket to toss squash, return to cook for 5-10 minutes longer, or until squash is browned and toasty on the sides. Cook time will vary depending on the size and ripeness of your squash.
  • Remove from air fryer and either serve warm or let cool and store in fridge.

Oven

  • Preheat oven to 425℉, line a baking sheet with parchment. Spread out your seasoned butternut squash cubes on the sheet in a single layer and roast until golden brown. Timing depends on size, usually about 20-ish minutes, keep an eye on them! Feel free to toss mid-way through.
  • If you have a convection setting on your oven, that helps to brown all the sides, just watch to make sure the tops aren't getting overdone as it will cook faster.  

Notes

  • Depending on your style of air fryer and the size of your chopped squash, you may want to use a liner. Some smaller pieces fall through the holes in my tray, but I just collect them all after!
  • Store leftover squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-5 days for best results.
  • I like to keep roasted butternut squash in the fridge and add it (cold) to salads, grain bowls, soup, wraps, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 592mg, Potassium: 839mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 24602IU, Vitamin C: 48mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Side Dishes, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: roasted air fryer butternut squash
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $5
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