Description
This spiced Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe offers tender, golden, and flavorful squash cubes seasoned with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect as a side dish for fall meals or Thanksgiving dinner, it’s quick and easy to prepare using an air fryer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (5 cups cubed)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or pure maple syrup)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the squash: Peel and dice the butternut squash into 1-inch chunks and place them in a large bowl.
- Season the squash: Add olive oil, brown sugar (or maple syrup), salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the bowl. Toss well to evenly coat the squash cubes with the oil and seasonings.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Transfer the coated squash to the air fryer basket. If the basket is small, cook in batches. The squash pieces can overlap but avoid overfilling the basket.
- Air fry the squash: Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. Cook until the squash is fork-tender and golden but not burned.
- Serve and store: Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until warm and crisp again.
Notes
- This dish is quick and simple, ready in 45 minutes with minimal prep.
- Use pure maple syrup as a natural sweetener alternative to brown sugar.
- Shaking the basket every 10 minutes helps achieve an even roast and crispy texture.
- The squash cubes don’t need to be in a single layer but avoid overcrowding for best results.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer to regain crispness.
- Perfect side dish for fall meals, especially Thanksgiving dinners and salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 114 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 297 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
