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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Published: Jun 22, 2022 · Last Updated: Jun 22, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Air fryer butternut squash is a quick and easy side dish! The butternut squash gets roasted in the air fryer so the outside is deliciously caramelized while the inside gets tender.

Butternut squash with sage leaves

Butternut squash is so tasty. It's just one of those vegetables that has a touch of sweetness, but can either be served with something sweet or savory, depending on how you season it!

And it's so easy to make in the air fryer. So much quicker than roasting in the oven. You can also season the air fryer butternut squash in so many ways, from dried herbs to using maple syrup and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

  • Butternut squash cubes
  • Olive oil
  • Dried sage (can be swapped out with your favorite dried herb)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Whole butternut squash versus buying pre-cut:

For this recipe, you can either buy a butternut squash and cut it yourself, or use precut cubes you can usually also find in the produce section.

Pros of cutting up a whole butternut squash yourself - saves money, as you'll usually be able to get a lot more butternut squash for a lower cost. You'll need to peel, deseed, and cut your butternut squash into cubes.

Pros of buying precut butternut squash cubes - so easy and quick, so if you don't want to spend a lot of time cutting up a butternut squash, this is the way to go. Also, usually the cubes are all cut a similar size, so you don't have to worry about trying to cut all the butternut squash cubes the same size yourself.

Can you use frozen squash?

Yes! You can absolutely make air fryer frozen butternut squash. Depending on the size of the butternut squash, you may have to cook for longer or shorter, usually somewhere between 12-15 minutes.

Customization ideas:

This recipe is easy to customize in so many ways! Here's a few ideas:

  • Customize with your favorite dried herb! This recipe uses dried sage, but you could easily use dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano.
  • For a slightly sweeter version, leave out the herbs and instead toss with a little maple syrup and some cinnamon.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butternut squash cubes.

How to serve the butternut squash:

The air fryer butternut squash is tasty as a side dish alongside turkey, or air fryer mains like this air fryer chicken cutlet or air fryer honey mustard salmon.

The butternut squash is also delicious in a salad or grain bowl.

You could also serve the butternut squash with a decadent brown butter sauce, like the one I made here.

Leftovers and reheating:

Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days in an airtight container. To reheat, simply pop in your air fryer at 330 degrees F and reheat for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.

Recipe tips:

  • All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness.
  • If your squash cubes are larger, you will likely need to add more time. Larger butternut squash cubes may actually take between 20-25 minutes.
  • This recipe is easy to double, just make sure not to crowd your air fryer basket.
  • If adding maple syrup to your butternut squash before air frying, make sure to check frequently and don't overcook, as the maple syrup might cause your squash to burn.

How to make air fryer butternut squash:

Peel and cut butternut squash if needed. Add the butternut squash cubes to a large bowl.

Butternut squash cubes in a bowl

Add the olive oil, sage, salt and pepper.

Butternut squash cubes in a bowl with seasoning

Toss to combine.

Butternut squash cubes in a bowl

Add to your air fryer basket.

Uncooked butternut squash cubes in air fryer basket

Cook the cubed butternut squash in the air fryer, shaking the basket several times during cooking.

Cooked butternut squash in air fryer

Serve as desired!

Air fryer butternut squash up close on a plate

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Butternut squash with sage leaves

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Recipe by Aimee
Air fryer butternut squash is a quick and easy side dish! The butternut squash gets roasted in the air fryer so the outside is deliciously caramelized while the inside gets tender.
5 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 14 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces butternut squash ½ inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add your butternut squash cubes to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, sage, salt, and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Add the squash to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-14 minutes at 400 degrees F, shaking every 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired.

Notes

If slicing up your own butternut squash, peel the squash, scoop out the seeds, and then cut the squash into ½ inch cubes. You'll be using 10 oz, or 2 cups of cubes. This will add to the prep time needed.
Tips:
  • All air fryers cook differently. Check frequently for doneness.
  • If your squash cubes are larger, you will likely need to add more time. Larger butternut squash cubes may actually take between 20-25 minutes.
  • This recipe is easy to double, just make sure not to crowd your air fryer basket.
  • If adding maple syrup to your butternut squash before air frying, make sure to check frequently and don't overcook, as the maple syrup might cause your squash to burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 297mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15069IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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