How to Make Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air fryer butternut squash, Easy to prepare and requires very few ingredients for a delicious side dish. The perfect fall side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Butternut squash
- 1/2 tablespoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Trim off the bottom end of the butternut squash and use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
- Halve the squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss cubed squash with oil, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Place squash cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time.
- Once squash cubes are fork-tender and golden brown, remove them from the air fryer.
- Sprinkle with additional coarse salt if desired.
- Serve warm as a flavorful and healthy side dish.
Notes
If you want to prepare a whole butternut in halves, I recommend not peeling. The time will be extended by about 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time.
Will this recipe work in an oven or stovetop?
Yes, You can roast squash in an oven at 400°F on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30/40 minutes,
