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Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash

Name: Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 1 Butternut squash; Oil; Salt; Pepper

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Using the air fryer is the best way to make tender pieces of butternut squash. Air fryer butternut squash is a delicious healthy side dish.

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air fryer roasted butternut squash

Sometimes it is hard to think of easy, yet healthy side dishes to make, enter this Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash recipe.

It is such a simple way to make fork-tender air-fried butternut squash that the whole family will love and can pair well with more easy dinner options, it can even be a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

When you make these air fryer butternut squash cubes, they will be perfectly bite-sized, and roast faster.

Plus, you can cut the whole butternut squash up in advance to cut down on prep time when you are ready to make dinner.

Ingredients and Supplies You’ll Need to Make this Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash:

air fryer roasted butternut squash

Ingredients:

Butternut squash
Olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper

Supplies

Sharp knife
Cutting board
Air fryer (Cosori Pro II)

Seasonings to use with this air fryer butternut squash recipe

Choose your favorite seasonings based on the type of dish you want to pair this recipe with. Here are some great spice options to use and change up this gluten-free side dish to make new recipes each time.

Cinnamon (maybe even paired with maple syrup)
Garlic powder
Paprika
Chili powder
Onion powder
Dried thyme
Dried rosemary
Oregano
Fresh parsley

How to make air fry butternut squash crispy

If you prefer your squash on the crispier side, you can always spray the squash with a teaspoon or so of oil in the last few minutes of the cooking time until the squash reaches your desired doneness.

How to store leftover squash

If you have any leftover roasted squash, place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Then place them back in the air fryer to reheat them at 350 degrees F or 177 degrees C for 2-3 minutes.

How to make this Air Fryer BBQ Chicken and Veggies:

Step 1: Prepare butternut squash

air fryer roasted butternut squash

Start by using a vegetable peeler to peel the squash and then deseed, and cut the butternut squash into bite-size pieces.

Step 2: Air fry butternut squash

air fryer roasted butternut squash

Once the squash has been cut, place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Then spray the squash cubes with oil.

Lastly season with salt and pepper to taste and air fry at 350 degrees F or 177 degrees C for 15-18 minutes, or until the squash is roasted and tender to your liking.

air fryer roasted butternut squash

Even more delicious side options

If you are looking for more ways to use your air fryer, side dishes is a great way to pull a meal together and these recipes are super simple to make and extremely scrumptious! Give them a shot!

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Final Thoughts

Whether you are leading a vegan, paleo, or just an all-around healthy diet, this easy air fryer roasted butternut squash recipe is a great option for dinner!

Just chop up the squash, toss it in some oil and seasonings and you are ready to air fry your new favorite dish dish.

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