Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a yummy side dish that brings deep flavor and color to your dinner table. You are going to love this easy air fryer recipe.
Wash the butternut squash to remove any debris or dirt. Peel the squash, cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut the squash into bite sized pieces.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the cubed squash. Then add paprika and garlic powder over the squash. Stir to combine well.
Air Fry the squash at 380F/193C for 20-22 minutes. Be sure to stir (or shake basket) to mix up the squash at least two times during the cooking process
Use a sharp knife. You need to be careful but a sharp knife is needed to cut the squash.
Use a high quality vegetable peeler. Complete disclosure, I broke mine while taking pictures of this recipe. I have invested in a new one, hopefully it lasts a long time!
If you are using small squash, you can use one than one. If you have a lot of cubes, you may need to adjust the cook time to get it evenly cooked.
Use different spices. If you have a special combination of spices you like, use them! Make this recipe your own!
This recipe can be made in an air fryer with a basket or tray. If you are using a tray, I suggest putting it on the middle section.
If your air fryer has more than one function, I would suggest using the "Air Fryer" function.
This air fryer recipe DOES reheat well, so you can make this dish ahead of time and reheat or you can use it for meal prep.
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Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.