Air Fryer Butternut Squash is the perfect treat to celebrate pumpkin season. Air-fried to crispy perfection, this simple yet fantastic dish will complete your festive table with a healthy side dish.
If you are still not a fan of butternut squash or pumpkin, you will become after trying these easy recipes for Pumpkin Cake & Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast – and you will definitely change your mind. Since it is its season, you can make some hot soups for your whole family, such as Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup or Pumpkin Soup with Gorgonzola & Chorizo.
The best part of the winter holidays for me is the food. At this time of year, everyone wants to delight their guests with something special. This air fryer butternut squash is not something new, but its excellent taste and flavor will remind you of fall. Well-seasoned and air-fried to slightly crispy edges, this side dish will complement any salad or main course. Furthermore, this is one of the healthier snacks you can offer the kids, either after school or to go.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe:
This Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe is a simple and quick way to cook butternut squash healthy. I am in love with my Air Fryer, as I can have tasty treats ready for a meal in a minute. While air frying, butternut squash became even more flavorful, sweet, and delicious. The simple combination of seasonings complements the pumpkin. My favorite combo is air fryer butternut squash with salad leaves (any of them) seasoned with some drops of olive oil – healthy, easy, and outstanding.
Try out our easy-to-follow recipe for a great and crispy squash, involving minimal effort using your Air Fryer.
Do air fryers make vegetables crispy?
Definitely! Once air-fried, vegetables became crispy on the outside and tender inside. Air Fryer helps obtain that roasted taste without actually roasting dishes.
For crispies result, drizzle vegetables with some drops of oil. Also, when using your air fryer for the first time, check the dish during cooking, as all heat differently.
What type of oil is better to use for the air fryer?
For me, there is nothing tastier than olive oil. You do not need to add much oil, just some splashes. It is much healthier than sunflower or rapeseed oil, which are often used.
Is butternut squash healthy?
Butternut squash and pumpkin are great low-calorie, fiber-rich fall and winter vegetables. This healthy vegetable is full of minerals and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It is a good source of iron, calcium, phosphorus, and copper necessary for our health. It is often used in different diet menus. The butternut squash is considered a powerful-packed veggie. Read more about butternut squash nutrition and health benefits here.
How do you prepare the butternut squash for the air fryer?
Cut the butternut squash into cubes if you want it cooked in less than half an hour. Make sure you remove the seeds and peel the pumpkin. For example, if you are air frying squash for the puree or soup, you can just halve or quarter the squash. In this case, there is no need to peel it; just remove the flash. Once it is cooked, you can remove the peel more easily.
For more detailed instructions on how to cut butternut squash, please read here.
How to Air Fry Butternut Squash?
Discover how to make the healthy air fryer butternut squash in less than half an hour. The excellent flavor and taste will remind you of fall in these cold winter days.
My air fryer butternut squash recipe requires simple ingredients. Follow the steps and prepare the perfect side dish.
Watch the video for this recipe below:
Clean, peel, and cut into cubes butternut squash. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl—season with salt, ground cinnamon, and paprika. Add a splash of olive oil. Stir all ingredients together. Transfer seasoned butternut squash cubes into an air fryer basket. Air fry it for about 18 – 20 minutes at 380F or until fork-tender. From time to time, shake the basket.
Once ready, enjoy with pleasure!
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 cups butternut squash cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/6 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 °F.
- Clean, peel, and cut into cubes butternut squash. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl—season with salt, ground cinnamon, and paprika. Add a splash of olive oil. Stir all ingredients together.
- Transfer seasoned butternut squash cubes into an air fryer basket. Air fry it for about 18 - 20 minutes at 380F or until fork-tender.
- Enjoy with pleasure!
