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Crispy air fryer butternut squash cubes on a fork with fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Quick and easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe: perfectly seasoned, crispy yet tender, ideal for a wholesome, flavorful side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 137 kcal
US Customary - Metric

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lb Butternut Squash peeled and diced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or your preferred high smoke point oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Chives chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

How to Air Fry Butternut Squash

  • Use butternut squash that has already been peeled and diced, or peel, slice, and dice your own butternut squash as directed in our video and the instructions below.
  • Place the diced butternut squash in a mixing bowl. Add oil, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Gently mix to coat all pieces of squash evenly.
    2 lb Butternut Squash, 1 Tablespoon avocado oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Once preheated, open the air fryer basket and pour in the squash cubes. Make sure not to overcrowd the basket; if you have too much squash, cook it in batches.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the butternut squash is lightly browned and fork-tender. Shake the basket every 5 minutes throughout the cooking time to ensure it cooks evenly and crisps up well.
  • Remove the air-fried butternut squash from the basket to a serving dish. Serve with chopped chives if desired, and enjoy!
    Chives

Countertop Air Fryer Oven Instructions

  • Place the diced butternut squash in a mixing bowl. Add oil, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Gently mix to coat all pieces of squash evenly.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Open the air fryer and spread the squash out in a single layer on the air fryer tray. Set the tray on the middle oven rack. Do not overcrowd the tray; if you have too much squash, cook it in batches.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, until the roasted butternut squash is lightly browned and tender.
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Notes

  • Pre-cut butternut squash is often available in grocery stores.
  • For whole squash, refer to our peeling and slicing guide.
  • Frozen squash can be used but results in a softer texture.
  • The recipe is for a preheated air fryer.
  • Adjust cooking time for different air fryer models as necessary.
  • Check subsequent batches sooner, as they may cook faster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 591mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 24118IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 2mg