Description
Air Fryer Butternut Squash delivers a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, enhanced by its crispy edges and tender insides. This dish is the perfect accompaniment for autumn evenings, whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing it at gatherings. With minimal preparation time and a burst of vibrant color, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash into uniform one-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned squash in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Let cool slightly before serving as a side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (160g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg