Air Fryer Butternut Squash -

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air fryer butternut squash cubes are the perfect easy side dish. Great for adding to salads or as a tasty snack these tasty cubes are ready in no time and made with just a few simple ingredients. This really is the best way to make roasted butternut squash.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Vegetarian

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 109kcal

Author Michelle Alston

Equipment

Air Fryer I use a Ninja Air Fryer Max, basket style with a capacity of 4L

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash Peeled and cut in half, seeds and stringy flesh removed.
1½ tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ level tbsp smoked paprika you can use less here if you prefer
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground sea salt + more for serving
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more for serving

Instructions

Peel the butternut squash, I use a vegetable peeler to do this. Then using a sharp knife cut the butternut squash in half widthways. Remove the seeds and any stringy flesh. Cut the squash it one-inch cubes, they don't need to be precise but as similar as possible.
Tip the squash cubes into a large bowl, add 1½ tablespoons of olive oil, one tablespoon of dried oregano, half a level tablespoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder and salt and pepper.
Toss the squash well, ensuring that each cube is covered in the oil and seasonings.
Tip half the squash into the air fryer basket. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 200°C / 400°F for 20 minutes.
After 10 minutes remove the basket from the air fryer and give it a good shake, return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
To check the squash is cooked pierce a cube or two with a sharp knife, the centre should be tender.
Repeat with the remaining butternut squash.

Notes

Butternut squash - I remove the skin when cooking these in the air fryer, the air fryer is at quite a high temperature so the skin will just toughen up when cooked in the air fryer, in my experience.
Leftovers - Any leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge and will keep for 3- 4 days.
Make ahead - You can prepare the butternut squash the day before, keep them covered in the fridge and then cook them. Or you can cook them and then reheat them in the air fryer until they are piping hot. I use the reheat option on my air fryer.
Nutritional Information - all nutritional information shared is an estimate based on third-party calculations. If calorie count and/or nutritional values are important to you, we recommend putting the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary depending on which brands were used. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
Weights and measurements - For US readers, I use Cuisipro measuring cups and spoons, and a Pyrex measuring jug for liquids. These are the industry standard. Cup/spoon volumes can differ from brand to brand, for accuracy, I recommend weighing all ingredients if possible for the best results.

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