Crispy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (Easy Fall Side Dish)
Crispy, caramelized butternut squash made right in the air fryer! This simple 20-minute side dish is perfect for fall dinners, Friendsgiving, or Thanksgiving. Minimal prep, no oven space needed, and so versatile.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 115.94kcal
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds and cut it into ½-inch cubes.1 butternut squash
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper and mix to coat evenly with your hands or a spoon.1-2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cook for 20 minutes in the air fryer, shaking halfway through. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Cut into equal-sized cubes for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in batches if needed.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 5 minutes to bring back the crisp.
- Try sweet (cinnamon + maple) or savory (rosemary + parmesan) seasoning variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 115.94kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.08g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 3.69g | Saturated Fat: 0.52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.45g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.57g | Sodium: 588.99mg | Potassium: 663.48mg | Fiber: 3.81g | Sugar: 4.13g | Vitamin A: 19932.62IU | Vitamin C: 39.38mg | Calcium: 91.5mg | Iron: 1.36mg
